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56 EDY

2006 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,925 mi
Last recorded173,925 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 EDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 173,925 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Chip In Screen

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 170,140 miles

Chip In Screen

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 166,562 miles

All Chassis Corroded

Chips In Screen

Front Springs Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All X4 On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 166,562 miles

All Chassis Corroded

Chips In Screen

Front Springs Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All X4 On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,523 miles

Front Springs Corroded

Front Subframe Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,523 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Springs Corroded

Front Subframe Corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,291 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fog lamps not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 155,577 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 155,576 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture ALL Brake pipes need replacing, badly corroded. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 150,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in screen

Front Both wishbone bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2018 145,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in screen

Front Both wishbone bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle close to limit (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,511 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle close to limit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 132,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 132,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) broken (2.4.B.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 130,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 130,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 117,193 miles

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,493 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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56 EDY is a 2006 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 EDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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56 EDY is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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