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BF56 MZX

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,020 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Blind spot mirror cracked

Offside Blind spot mirror cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper over shoots windscreen but functional

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 16 Dec 2019 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silncer & Tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Blind spot mirror cracked

Offside Blind spot mirror cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper over shoots windscreen but functional

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,453 miles

N/s & O/s blind spot mirrors damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2018 135,453 miles

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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/s & O/s blind spot mirrors damaged

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 118,606 miles

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

Oil leak Engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 118,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak Engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside bumper end caps missing

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2016 107,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished 1956515

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside bumper end caps missing

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked nearside but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked nearside but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,006 miles

intercooler pipe split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

intercooler pipe split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,175 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,147 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,001 miles

overtaking mirrors broken

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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BF56 MZX is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF56 MZX, 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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BF56 MZX is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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