2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YH05 XTS
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 158,180 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH05 XTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2025
- 158,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH05 XTS 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 (YH05 XTS) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values thic”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))”.
YH05 XTS Mileage History
- 11/07/2023149,110 mi
- 12/07/2023149,115 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/2024154,882 mi+5,767 mi
- 10/07/2024154,887 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2025158,180 mi+3,293 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 5 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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