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A4 APC

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,830 mi
Last recorded157,830 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 APC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 157,830 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 157,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported At silencer. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc At inner driveshaft gaiter. (2.4.G.4e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 142,097 miles

EML lamp lit on dash

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/tread marker (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,965 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fautl

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Engine management light on indicating a fautl

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,524 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 109,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,411 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer wall cut close to cords.

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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A4 APC is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 99,727 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 APC, 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 20 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 APC registered?

A4 APC is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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