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AP53 XKB

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

145,422 mi
Last recorded145,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 XKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 145,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 106,281 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 145,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 145,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

side covers fitted at time of test

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 139,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,199 miles

Rear suspention bump stops adrift on both sides

Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspention bump stops adrift on both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle plastered in mud

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,441 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (0.1 (b))

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

underside covered in mud/paper!!!

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level below minimum. Added engine oil 3.5lts.

offside front spot/fog light damaged & lens missing.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,001 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,780 miles

engine oil level on minimum. (ADDED ENGINE OIL)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted !

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully @ front due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,051 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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AP53 XKB is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 AP53 XKB, 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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AP53 XKB is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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