2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RV55 XVE
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 177,720 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV55 XVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 177,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV55 XVE 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 (RV55 XVE) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 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 (35 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RV55 XVE Mileage History
- 23/09/2022165,780 mi
- 14/09/2023170,734 mi+4,954 mi
- 14/11/2023171,795 mi+1,061 mi
- 12/11/2024177,651 mi+5,856 mi
- 15/11/2024177,720 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 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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