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BG56 KSF

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 100,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 93,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,650 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front headlight deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,588 miles

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

Front D bushes have play

Front pads low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,588 miles

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

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

Front D bushes have play

Front pads low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 81,238 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 27 Apr 2020 81,238 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system generally deteriorating/corroded (7.1.2)

offside front tyre is worn at inner shoulder and is deteriorated/perished.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system generally deteriorating/corroded (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre is worn at inner shoulder and is deteriorated/perished.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,454 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside rear lamp lens is cracked.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Unable to open n/side rear cargo door (double door) access to cargo area through other doors

Fail 30 Dec 2015 55,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Unable to open n/side rear cargo door (double door) access to cargo area through other doors

Fail 30 Jun 2014 28,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,874 miles

n/s/r light unit cracked / slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 24,192 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 24,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,726 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 KSF is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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