2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RJ55 LTO
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 156,728 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 LTO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2023
- 156,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 LTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (RJ55 LTO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly light on on dash (7.12 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
RJ55 LTO Mileage History
- 14/03/2022151,929 mi
- 14/03/2022151,929 mi
- 20/03/2023156,728 mi+4,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,724 miles per year across 3 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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