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AF06 BFU

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 160,021 miles

steps and rear sills corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 160,021 miles

steps and rear sills corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 130,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.5.A.3c)

all sills coroded and door steps

brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear both sills coroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all4 either side of flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear both sills coroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front- rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle advise replacing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer sills corroded both sides

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front- rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle advise replacing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns sill coroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 116,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns sill coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre

wipers

Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,099 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre

wipers

Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr brake slight bind

side windows tinted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,634 miles

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

nsr brake slight bind

side windows tinted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

side windows tinted

slight bind osf brake & nsr handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,157 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre has various small cuts to tread - advise replacement

Fail 2 Mar 2010 92,518 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 82,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AF06 BFU is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF06 BFU, 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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AF06 BFU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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