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BG56 FAU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back front parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust rubber split

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,119 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back front parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust rubber split

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2023 88,973 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 88,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 May 2022 85,936 miles

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 May 2022 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

alternator belt signs of perishing

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,976 miles

both inner and outer sills signs of corrosion but not weakened or holed

centre brake light not working

offside front to rear brake pipe signs of corrosion

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Mar 2021 81,976 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills signs of corrosion but not weakened or holed

centre brake light not working

offside front to rear brake pipe signs of corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,507 miles

front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,507 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,970 miles

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion but not yet holed

Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion but not yet holed

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,760 miles

nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 760,120 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2015 65,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,566 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,885 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 60,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear, bracket securing Abs wire broken

offside front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,919 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust rubber missing but not insecure

oil on alternator wiring

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,089 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 48,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,226 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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BG56 FAU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BG56 FAU, 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 FAU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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