Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb (2005)
2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb
CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Ford Transit Connect diesel is a poor MOT performer: only 40.7% pass on the first attempt, nearly half the UK average of 80%, with an average of 0.66 failures per vehicle indicating persistent mechanical issues. The good news is that only 1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so catastrophic safety failures are rare.
At 142,410 miles median mileage, these vans have been worked hard, and the failure pattern reflects that—expect to budget for repairs before each test. With less than one advisory per vehicle on average, problems tend to be outright failures rather than emerging issues, suggesting you'll know exactly what needs fixing. If you're considering one, get a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission, suspension, and cooling system—these will tell you whether it's a keeper or a money pit.
What to check before buying a 2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles fall between 113,743 and 170,939 miles.
2005 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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