2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NJ56 VPU
2006 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 144,222 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ56 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 144,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ56 VPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Transit Connect (NJ56 VPU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
NJ56 VPU Mileage History
- 27/06/2024139,321 mi
- 26/06/2025140,929 mi+1,608 mi
- 09/07/2025141,081 mi+152 mi
- 25/06/2026144,208 mi+3,127 mi
- 30/06/2026144,222 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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