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BG56 FBV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,038 mi
Last recorded213,038 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 213,038 miles

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

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 208,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 202,840 miles

n/s and o/s/f and rear steel brake pipes around fuel tanks starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2019 202,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s/f and rear steel brake pipes around fuel tanks starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2018 190,952 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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 190,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 181,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,036 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

2 exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,704 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,704 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,441 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,441 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 14 Feb 2012 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,317 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 FBV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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