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BG56 KOV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,002 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,196 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 77,685 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,391 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Nut has been left untightened (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,159 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,155 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,417 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,356 miles

Oil leak

derv filter area damp

Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,146 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 25,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,438 miles

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

Oil leak

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 KOV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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