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AV56 LWT

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,662 mi
Last recorded183,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 183,662 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Outer sill corroding

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2025 183,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Outer sill corroding

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2024 177,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 176,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 176,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both outer door sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 168,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,013 miles

various holes and corrosion in sills but not in prescribed araes

Pass 27 Jul 2018 152,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 141,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 125,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,287 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,462 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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AV56 LWT is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV56 LWT, 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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AV56 LWT is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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