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AF56 VML

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 162,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 161,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 157,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 146,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 120,437 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 95,284 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,304 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)

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

all four tyres outer sidewalls worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,297 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,960 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 VML is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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