2006 Ford Transit Connect · 29,249 MOT tests
2006 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2006 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Transit Connect years (29,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 52.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 139,267
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,249
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.7% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.3%
- Suspension24.2%
- Body, chassis and structure22.7%
- Brakes17.8%
- Tyres9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Seat belts and airbags7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.7%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 7.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.07%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 6.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.86%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.15%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.75%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2006 Ford Transit Connects fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 20 Transit Connect years (29,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.7% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (9.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Transit Connect shows 139,267 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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