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AV56 XTS

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 161,209 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

damage to body panels

Pass 28 Jun 2023 156,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 156,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 152,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 152,420 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 127,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,558 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 125,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 116,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank X1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank X1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,848 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,848 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield tray insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,586 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield tray insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,874 miles

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

n/s rear corner bumper missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,067 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,737 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 XTS 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 XTS, 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 XTS is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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