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AV56 XTL

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,809 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,900 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,743 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 84,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,205 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 XTL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 XTL registered?

AV56 XTL is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is AV56 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 XTL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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