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BG56 FJF

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,972 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 146,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,617 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 141,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 133,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system chassis pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system chassis pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,758 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake cylinder damp but not leaking. Both sides

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake cylinder damp but not leaking. Both sides

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 119,724 miles

slight play in steering rack arm

Fail 29 Oct 2020 119,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,867 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,495 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,518 miles

engine light on

screen chipped

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,306 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,441 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,338 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,522 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 FJF is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FJF, 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 FJF is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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