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BE54 ECH

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 ECH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,127 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,972 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,819 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,819 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,579 miles

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on edges but has raised tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge but has raised tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,089 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,921 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,921 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,148 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,976 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BE54 ECH is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BE54 ECH, 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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BE54 ECH is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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