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AV56 USJ

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,312 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroding

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

Offside Inner sill corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2026 142,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroding

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

Offside Inner sill corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2025 137,171 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Offside Inner sill corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2025 137,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Offside Inner sill corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,859 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 134,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both d bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 134,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill corroded to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perished but not split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,993 miles

Engine MIL on.

Not all windscreen washer jets working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 117,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to rubber hose, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to rubber hose, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 110,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,417 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 104,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter illegible (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,303 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,303 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,884 miles

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

front brakes 17% imbalance

Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,884 miles

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

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

front brakes 17% imbalance

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,394 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 USJ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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