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AF56 VKS

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,618 mi
Last recorded178,618 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 178,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 164,983 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 164,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 151,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 121,592 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroding,

Center exhaust heat shields are loose

Chip in windscreen,

Heavy oil leak from around intercooler pipes, showing signs that turbo seals are leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuation,

Spare tyre is flat

Fail 7 Oct 2015 121,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lenze cracked showing white light, (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake pipes are corroding,

Center exhaust heat shields are loose

Chip in windscreen,

Heavy oil leak from around intercooler pipes, showing signs that turbo seals are leaking

Nearside rear brake fluctuation,

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,406 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

front tyres worn on the inside edge

metal brake pipes corroded

small stone chip in windsreen zone A

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,154 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,154 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,560 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Nearside wiper blade poor,

Offside rear tyre down to 2mm,

Slight brake fluctuation from nearside front brake,

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Engine oil on minimum level,

Exhaust front pipe rubber missing but supported by opposite side rubber,

Nearside wiper blade poor,

Offside rear tyre down to 2mm,

Slight brake fluctuation from nearside front brake,

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,869 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil staining on sump

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

stonechip in screen

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil staining on sump

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

stonechip in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,426 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight damage to n/s/r light lense

slight oil staining on sump

spare tyre low pressure

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,133 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges,

Nail in nearside front tyre and is worn very close to legal limit,

Screw in offside front tyre,

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 VKS is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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