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AJ56 URV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 URV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 100,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel noted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,463 miles

Coolant radiator poor

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,089 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,755 miles

Evidence of coolant leak from thermostat housing

Front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,755 miles

Evidence of coolant leak from thermostat housing

Front brake pads 60% worn

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,069 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 61,069 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,728 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 48,728 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,617 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,652 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is a car tyre should be extra load

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,225 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wrong spec should br reinforced but is normal car

rear brake increase and decrease high

spare also normal car tyre

wipers poor

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 URV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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