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AV56 TYZ

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 127,454 miles

All direction indicators not working no flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both (main) front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,798 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,292 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Dec 2015 110,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing on rear of silencer and also front pipe near to flexi (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,299 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,964 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

offside rear tyre worn on oputer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,846 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,501 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

n/s wiper blade split

slightly damp around steering rack

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 TYZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV56 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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