Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles, the 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb (2006)

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.2% first-time pass rate

2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2006 Transit Connect has a first-time pass rate of just 43.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, signalling serious reliability concerns for a vehicle at this age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't the issue here—instead, expect moderate wear-related problems across the board.

At nearly 141,000 miles on average, these vans have experienced typical high mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.91 failures per test, which points to a model prone to cumulative wear rather than catastrophic defects. If you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work and have a full pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist, as nearly every example in the market will be diesel-powered.

We have limited data for the 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

72.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.91

Over 3.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

136k

Middle half: 118k–160k

For context

These stats describe 196 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	194	72.2%	0.9

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

135,913

typical

117,647

low mileage

160,369

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb vehicles fall between 117,647 and 160,369 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 117,647 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 117,647–160,369 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swbs sit.

⚠ Over 216,498 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2006 Ford Tran Connect 200 D Swbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.91

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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