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MJ54 DFU

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 DFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 117,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 117,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,851 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS ,

OIL LEAK AROUND OIL FILTER AREA NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION ,

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
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MJ54 DFU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ54 DFU, 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.

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MJ54 DFU is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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