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AD56 XDM

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 XDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 108,889 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,875 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,463 miles

Battery light on dash

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery light on dash

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2020 69,201 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,181 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,919 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,157 miles

e m light on

n/s/r tyre cracks side walls

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,706 miles

centre stop light inop

e.m.light on

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks

Fail 25 Nov 2013 45,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

centre stop light inop

e.m.light on

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,291 miles

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

engine /mag/light on

slight runout o/s/r n/s/r tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,163 miles

advise centre stop light / inop

engine mang/ light on

Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise centre stop light / inop

engine mang/ light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,906 miles

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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AD56 XDM is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AD56 XDM, 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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AD56 XDM is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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