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AV56 VAF

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,103 mi
Last recorded183,103 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 183,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 183,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 181,406 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Bumper lower trim loose

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 168,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,840 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 164,833 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 164,324 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 164,321 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken at flexi. (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded.

Both wipers slightly smeary.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in various places. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 157,673 miles

both sides front inner cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,667 miles

Both sides front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Fail 22 Dec 2015 146,667 miles

Both sides front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Brake pipes starting to corrode

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

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

Rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,561 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre and wearing on edges advise replacement

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,561 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre and wearing on edges advise replacement

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,121 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VAF is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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