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AD55 MWE

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

206,639 mi
Last recorded206,639 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 206,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2021 206,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15HXL (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly effecting the beam pattern

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 199,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 199,799 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 199,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam patterns weak at time of test - Both nearside & offside.

Slight exhaust leak from front pipe flexi section.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 199,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam patterns weak at time of test - Both nearside & offside.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak from front pipe flexi section.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 189,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 189,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,221 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 174,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 1 x 501 Bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 1 x 501 Bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 154,972 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 154,972 miles

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

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

Central stop lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,470 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 130,478 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front turbo hose splited

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 114,988 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jan 2014 98,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 60,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,763 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
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AD55 MWE is a 2006 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 60.9%.

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 AD55 MWE, 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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AD55 MWE is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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