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AF56 VHU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,659 mi
Last recorded153,659 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,659 miles

N/S kerb mirror cracked

bonnet stiff to open

front brakes poor condition

front number plate damaged

mil light on

parking brake has little reserve travel #

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,657 miles

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

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

N/S kerb mirror cracked

N/S/F tyre low and bald on the inner edge

O/S/F tyre low and bald on the inner edge#

bonnet stiff to open

front brakes poor condition

front number plate damaged

mil light on

parking brake has little reserve travel #

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2016 144,467 miles

mil light on dash

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

screen cracked but not obscuring vision of the road

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,798 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,306 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 21 Oct 2011 86,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,052 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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AF56 VHU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHU, 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 AF56 VHU registered?

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

Is AF56 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 VHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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