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AD55 MZL

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 165,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP SLIGHT WEAR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 153,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,009 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 137,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 10 Jun 2011 112,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,151 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,151 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,981 miles

offside rear tyre nailed

stone chip in front screen

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre nailed

stone chip in front screen

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 MZL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MZL, 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 AD55 MZL registered?

AD55 MZL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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