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BG06 SXW

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,563 mi
Last recorded178,563 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 SXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 178,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 175,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 175,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 164,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 137,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,005 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 126,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 119,009 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,379 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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BG06 SXW is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG06 SXW, 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 BG06 SXW registered?

BG06 SXW is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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