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BG56 EXX

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 131,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 118,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,649 miles

inner and outer sills thin but sound at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,553 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,590 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clip insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 81,585 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clip insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,616 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills holed at rear spring front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,570 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel getting high

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jan 2016 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel getting high

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,436 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,147 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)

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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BG56 EXX is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG56 EXX, 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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BG56 EXX is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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