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BJ56 OYT

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 OYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 127,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,479 miles

oil leak

radiator excessively damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,907 miles

Coolant leak radiator excessively deteriorated ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,638 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,676 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,004 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to off side hand brake cable

Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to off side hand brake cable

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,994 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,993 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,841 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 67,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,657 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ56 OYT 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 57.9%.

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 BJ56 OYT, 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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BJ56 OYT is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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