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AJ56 DWG

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,245 mi
Last recorded185,245 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 185,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 183,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 183,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 161,377 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mil light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2020 161,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mil light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2019 153,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 153,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 146,068 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 146,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 142,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,897 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 140,664 miles

rear brake drums worn

Fail 19 Nov 2015 140,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake drums worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,094 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant bottle empty

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant bottle empty

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,460 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 3 Dec 2012 92,452 miles

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,608 miles

front tyre treads low

Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 42,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AJ56 DWG is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ56 DWG, 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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AJ56 DWG is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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