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BG06 WCV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,088 mi
Last recorded189,088 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 189,088 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Dog Bone ()

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 189,088 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Dog Bone ()

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 183,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 183,237 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 171,708 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 171,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 155,894 miles

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

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

major oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 155,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

major oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,885 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,278 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak

light misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,759 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 WCV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG06 WCV, 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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BG06 WCV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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