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BF06 SWZ

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,335 mi
Last recorded187,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 187,335 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 187,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 183,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 183,409 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 179,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 175,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 170,312 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,005 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 162,996 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both o/s & n/s rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,140 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 158,130 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,119 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 151,681 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 129,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,819 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 119,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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BF06 SWZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF06 SWZ, 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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BF06 SWZ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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