2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MM55 EJV
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 178,089 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 EJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2023
- 178,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 EJV 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 2005 Ford Transit Connect (MM55 EJV) between December 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken shows white light t”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged split (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
MM55 EJV Mileage History
- 18/12/2021164,721 mi
- 18/12/2021164,721 mi
- 13/07/2022168,844 mi+4,123 mi
- 15/07/2022168,844 mi
- 12/10/2023178,089 mi+9,245 mi
Average of roughly 7,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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