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AF56 VHG

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 90,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,103 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,103 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,151 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 70,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,509 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,445 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,289 miles

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

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,473 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF56 VHG is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF56 VHG, 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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AF56 VHG is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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