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AV56 ORU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,666 mi
Last recorded265,666 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ORU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 265,666 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 228,940 miles

exhaust weak at rear end.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 228,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust weak at rear end.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 192,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 155,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s front drive shaft inner leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front drive shaft inner leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,953 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 ORU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 ORU registered?

AV56 ORU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AV56 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 ORU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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