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AV06 ZVL

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

162,318 mi
Last recorded162,318 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2021 162,318 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,122 miles

Central Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 156,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,750 miles

both rear tyre treads are heavily cracked and wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

front brake discs are deterioted

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre has cut evident in outer sidewall

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 28%

Fail 29 Aug 2018 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyre treads are heavily cracked and wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

front brake discs are deterioted

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre has cut evident in outer sidewall

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded

o/s/r brake imbalance evident of 28%

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,686 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven 56% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,266 miles

front to rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident

n/s/f tyre tread is starting to wear heavily on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2016 118,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front to rear sections of brake pipe have corrosion evident

n/s/f tyre tread is starting to wear heavily on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,783 miles

oil leak evident from engine area. recommend inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,829 miles

n/s front inner c.v. gaiter is heavily deteriorated. the o/s/rear tyre is cut on its outer wall , the n/s rear tyre outer wall is heavily deteriorated recomened renewal of the above

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,102 miles

n/s front tyre has nails evident in the tread

o/s rear brake slight binding evident also a fluctuating reading on the brake test recomened inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2013 91,102 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

n/s front tyre has nails evident in the tread

o/s rear brake slight binding evident also a fluctuating reading on the brake test recomened inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,796 miles

upper stop lamp damaged/inop,screen damage,footbrake travel(new linings fitted)refer also prior fail/advise 376936702447

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,796 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

upper brake light n/w

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,399 miles

o/s wiper appears undersized

o/s/f tyre worn edge

refer also prior fail/advise

screen damage

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,393 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s wiper appears undersized

o/s/f tyre worn edge

rear brakes noisy

screen damage

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,031 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,031 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,712 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 ZVL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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