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BG06 ZWU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 105,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember at spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,850 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 89,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 63,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,916 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 50,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,748 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,170 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 ZWU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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