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AD55 MZV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,221 mi
Last recorded108,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,221 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,085 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle shows signs of age related corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,359 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2017 97,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,812 miles

rear brakes noisy

slight imbalance on front brakes

exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brakes noisy

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,013 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,013 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

rear door dificult to open, hinges siezed

rear tyres starting to crack and split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

rear door dificult to open, hinges siezed

rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,518 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage to the nearside rear light unit

Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside sill dented

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,691 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside sill dented

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,906 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,098 miles

nearside sill dented

rear brakes noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,083 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside sill dented

rear brakes noisy

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 MZV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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