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BJ56 OZS

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,398 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 157,874 miles

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

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

front tyres wear

sills/seams corrosion

smoke near limit

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 157,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front tyres wear

management light on

sills/seams corrosion

smoke near limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 143,300 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 143,300 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,317 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 138,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,489 miles

Cam Cover breather cap adrift.

Centre Brake Lamp not working.

Coolant leak

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Washer Jets high.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 125,434 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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Cam Cover breather cap adrift.

Centre Brake Lamp not working.

Coolant leak

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Washer Jets high.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 112,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,008 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 51,019 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 OZS is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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