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AV56 USL

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,023 mi
Last recorded128,023 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,023 miles

Rear bumper excessively corroded

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front to rear outer sill corroded/damaged

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

Offside Front to rear outer sill corroded/damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 125,281 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 125,198 miles

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

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

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 5 Feb 2021 113,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,585 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking and perishing

chip on screen

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,601 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2019 106,601 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,702 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

steering rack area slightly damp

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills corroded

steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,290 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 87,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,163 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

tyre walls deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,163 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

tyre walls deteriorating

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,154 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,226 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,829 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 USL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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