MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
damage to body panels
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear corner bumper missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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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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