2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RE05 XRX
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2005. Recorded mileage 143,627 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 XRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 143,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 XRX 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 (RE05 XRX) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
RE05 XRX Mileage History
- 10/02/2023136,671 mi
- 16/02/2023136,726 mi+55 mi
- 29/02/2024139,526 mi+2,800 mi
- 29/02/2024139,526 mi
- 02/05/2025143,627 mi+4,101 mi
Average of roughly 3,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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