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BD56 MTZ

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s sill

exhaust shield loose

Fail 18 Sep 2024 126,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s sill

exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s sills

rear wheels tight to turn

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,183 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 123,177 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S sill corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,616 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

P/S oil weep

Top brake light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,670 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,525 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak advise repair ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak advise repair ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,666 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 109,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,902 miles

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

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

oil leak,advise service or repair

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,074 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 100,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,620 miles

front tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

front pads low

Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

exhaust corroded

front pads low

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,423 miles

rear brake operation noisey advise inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake operation noisey advise inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,918 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,579 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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BD56 MTZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD56 MTZ, 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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BD56 MTZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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