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AV55 YPY

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,655 mi
Last recorded130,655 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,655 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 130,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv gaiter slightly perished cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking through tread tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking through tread tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth outer edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,991 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 113,991 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,893 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight leak from steering rack

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 104,608 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak of pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,612 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has seepage from boot area (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 93,612 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has seepage from boot area (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 85,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,884 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,857 miles

n/s wiper arm in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wiper arm in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,365 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,365 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,980 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs slightly worn/corroding

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,742 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to get low,3-5mm

spare wheel in back of van,de-flated!

washers just hitting windscreen

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Dec 2008 23,742 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to get low,3-5mm

spare wheel in back of van,de-flated!

washers just hitting windscreen

wipers starting to smear

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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AV55 YPY is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV55 YPY, 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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AV55 YPY is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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