2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · TR54 ADS
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 88,078 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TR54 ADS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/01/2026
- 88,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TR54 ADS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (TR54 ADS) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
TR54 ADS Mileage History
- 09/12/202183,078 mi
- 28/11/202285,496 mi+2,418 mi
- 13/12/202386,585 mi+1,089 mi
- 03/01/202688,078 mi+1,493 mi
Average of roughly 1,229 miles per year across 4 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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