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AV06 REC

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 141,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 136,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 136,575 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2020 118,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front tyres are deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

offside front inner c.v gaiter is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,642 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 116,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing And near side rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 113,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,145 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 104,145 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,210 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,820 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 50,820 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,750 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,118 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 REC is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV06 REC, 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 REC is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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