CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV55 EAG

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,281 mi
Last recorded102,281 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,281 miles

Both rear lamps deteriorated/cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,307 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lamps Damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 99,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,027 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded, slightly effecting beam image and reducing light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens faded and slightly reducing light intensity

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded, slightly effecting beam image and reducing light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 98,027 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded, slightly effecting beam image and reducing light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens faded and slightly reducing light intensity

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded, slightly effecting beam image and reducing light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,488 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Main leaf spring corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2018 89,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,384 miles

offside rear light lens cracked but not affecting its operation

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,307 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 81,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,717 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,228 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV55 EAG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 EAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV55 EAG?

You can check the full history of FV55 EAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV55 EAG registered?

FV55 EAG is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FV55 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 EAG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV55 EAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV55 EAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.