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BF56 VHJ

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,644 mi
Last recorded208,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 208,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 191,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 191,752 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 177,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 153,125 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 127,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 127,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,535 miles

adv rear plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Oct 2010 114,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

adv rear plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Aug 2009 86,276 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 86,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHJ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VHJ, 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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What year was BF56 VHJ registered?

BF56 VHJ is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 VHJ safe to buy?

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