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AV06 OPU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/r15 91T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/r15 91T (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded front to rear

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area / x2 holes (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area / x1 hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area / x2 holes (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch liner adrift

Pass 12 May 2016 82,803 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill with in30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill with in 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Wheel insecure spare wheel loose (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,373 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 20,837 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,794 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,453 miles

both front tyres on legal limet

near side bottom mirror glass broken

side movement in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 133,453 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

both front tyres on legal limet

near side bottom mirror glass broken

side movement in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,057 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 104,057 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,720 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OPU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 OPU, 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 OPU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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