2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · ML54 EEV
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 77,322 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 EEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 77,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 EEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (ML54 EEV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
ML54 EEV Mileage History
- 11/10/202371,448 mi
- 09/10/202472,604 mi+1,156 mi
- 09/10/202472,604 mi
- 06/10/202577,320 mi+4,716 mi
- 07/10/202577,322 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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