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AP56 GFK

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,856 mi
Last recorded177,856 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 GFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 177,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jun 2019 172,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 172,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 166,720 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

offside rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 166,720 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

offside rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 157,742 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 157,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2016 151,733 miles

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

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

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

front windscreen washers partly blocked

windscreen cracked lower but not in drivers view

Fail 8 Jan 2016 151,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen washers partly blocked

windscreen cracked lower but not in drivers view

Fail 1 Dec 2014 135,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 135,630 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,137 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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AP56 GFK is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AP56 GFK, 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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AP56 GFK is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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