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AV56 XTC

2006 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,573 mi
Last recorded214,573 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Connect96,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XTC
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 214,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 214,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due engine cutting out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 214,103 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outer sill corroded and detached from inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded toward front

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 203,568 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 192,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 190,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 183,298 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 183,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 174,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 167,250 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

flexible exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2018 152,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 134,736 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 134,736 miles

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 position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,303 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,907 miles

advise front pads appear tobe getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,805 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges front pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,399 miles

advise o/s/r tyre 2mm in places

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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AV56 XTC is a 2006 Ford Connect in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 96,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 XTC registered?

AV56 XTC is a 2006 Ford Connect, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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