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AV55 ZYD

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,371 mi
Last recorded190,371 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 190,371 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres feathering on edges

crack in windscreen nut not affecting drivers view

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2025 190,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres feathering on edges

crack in windscreen nut not affecting drivers view

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2023 187,189 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2020 184,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 184,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 178,947 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 175,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 168,132 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 168,132 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 165,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 160,076 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 160,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,796 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 145,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 145,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 140,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,964 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

foot pedal anti slip device slightly worn n/s/f tyre outter wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2010 116,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 97,474 miles

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

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 ZYD is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV55 ZYD, 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 ZYD is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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