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BG56 SSV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,803 mi
Last recorded185,803 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 185,803 miles

all tyre treads wearing low

rear sills corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,671 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Brake caliper spring missing

Fail 14 Dec 2021 174,665 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Brake caliper spring missing

Pass 15 Apr 2021 171,408 miles

Engine MIL Lamp on - pre 1/7/08

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noise from hub/inner driveshaft joint (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sills have onset of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2021 171,408 miles

Engine MIL Lamp on - pre 1/7/08

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noise from hub/inner driveshaft joint (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sills have onset of corrosion

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 168,719 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 168,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 168,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside outer sill, near seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill/floor, near seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 160,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,134 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,143 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,861 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 SSV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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