2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RL54 OUD
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 249,009 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL54 OUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2024
- 249,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL54 OUD 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 (RL54 OUD) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”.
RL54 OUD Mileage History
- 23/02/2022247,869 mi
- 24/02/2022247,876 mi+7 mi
- 25/04/2023248,896 mi+1,020 mi
- 04/05/2023248,898 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/2024249,009 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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