2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SY56 WHF
2006 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 275,991 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 275,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY56 WHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 275,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 WHF 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 (SY56 WHF) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
SY56 WHF Mileage History
- 17/03/2025274,814 mi
- 03/04/2025274,819 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/2025274,818 mi-1 mi
- 24/03/2026275,989 mi+1,171 mi
- 26/03/2026275,991 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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