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BJ56 OYV

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,243 mi
Last recorded116,243 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,580 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,703 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Aug 2018 93,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,315 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

eml light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,390 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 571,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 88,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 88,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OYV is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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