2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GP55 VAV
2006 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 191,159 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 VAV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2021
- 191,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 VAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Transit Connect (GP55 VAV) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
GP55 VAV Mileage History
- 10/12/2021190,935 mi
- 22/12/2021191,159 mi+224 mi
Average of roughly 6,796 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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