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HG56 UTR

2006 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,759 mi
Last recorded83,759 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Connect96,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 UTR
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 83,759 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

mil light on

Fail 27 Nov 2025 83,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Beam pattern also incorrect due to this (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner Steering arm boot destroyed

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner Steering arm boot destroyed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 73,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Hole/ split in air intake pipe

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edge and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 70,233 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight seepage of oil round sump area

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Fail 12 Dec 2022 65,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight seepage of oil round sump area

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 7 Dec 2020 59,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,212 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,794 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 52,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,430 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,433 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,784 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,294 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,946 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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HG56 UTR is a 2006 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 96,623 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG56 UTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG56 UTR is a 2006 Ford Connect, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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