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BF06 WCU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 WCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 141,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,811 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,487 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,418 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 118,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Excessive play + boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 29 Sep 2017 111,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,893 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,006 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside face

front brake pads wearing thin

slight judder from both rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,953 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside face

front brake pads wearing thin

slight judder from both rear brakes

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 74,912 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,725 miles

Both front tyre inner edges only 2mm and close to 3/4 minimum central tread.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,406 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Slight judder on the n/s/r brake.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,437 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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BF06 WCU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF06 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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