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

Based on MOT data from 261 vehicles, the 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.9%, 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 L 200 Td 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 L 200 Td Swb (2006)

261 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.9% first-time pass rate

2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb

CarHunch analysed 261 real MOT records for the 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td 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 Ford Transit Connect is a poor MOT performer, with only 40.8% of vehicles passing on their first attempt versus the UK average of 80%—that's a reliability red flag. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent in this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures.

With a median mileage of 133,000 km for an 18-year-old van, these are genuinely high-mileage examples, which explains why they average 0.79 failures per MOT. Before buying, budget for repairs and have a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and engine condition, since that failure rate suggests structural wear is common in this generation.

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

First-time pass

72.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 3.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

133k

Middle half: 102k–166k

For context

These stats describe 261 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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Based on MOT data from 261 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 929 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 77.4%

719

Red 8.2%

Blue 5.8%

Silver 5.8%

Orange 1.1%

Yellow 1.1%

Black 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td 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.

132,984

typical

102,078

low mileage

165,794

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swb vehicles fall between 102,078 and 165,794 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 102,078 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.

✓ 102,078–165,794 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swbs sit.

⚠ Over 223,821 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 L 200 Td Swb — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 23% of 2006 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td Swbs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% 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

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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