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AV06 BZL

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,104 mi
Last recorded223,104 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 223,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 217,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 217,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2018 217,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2017 211,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front wide angle mirror cracked

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 203,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 191,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 177,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner wheel arch has been fouling on the wheel

offside rear inner wheel arch has been fouling on the wheel

windscreen has a crack in it, but not obstructing the drivers view to the road

Fail 15 Apr 2014 177,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch has been fouling on the wheel

offside rear inner wheel arch has been fouling on the wheel

windscreen has a crack in it, but not obstructing the drivers view to the road

Pass 12 Apr 2013 160,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 160,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 139,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 139,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside upper mirror glass missing

Pass 6 May 2010 96,363 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 96,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,044 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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AV06 BZL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AV06 BZL, 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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AV06 BZL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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