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AF06 VUV

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,784 mi
Last recorded213,784 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 213,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both sills corroded and holed

Fail 11 Oct 2018 213,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both sills corroded and holed

Pass 2 Oct 2017 200,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsf and osf front inner sills corroded and holed

Fail 27 Sep 2017 200,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both spring mount surrounding area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both spring surrounding mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf and osf front inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 176,499 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Floor step corroded to exess !!

underbody rusty !!

Fail 13 Oct 2015 176,499 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened front (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Floor step corroded to exess !!

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

underbody rusty !!

Pass 14 Oct 2014 164,622 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end inner joint has some play.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 164,622 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering rack end inner joint has some play.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight play in ns inner track rod

Fail 14 Oct 2013 137,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in ns inner track rod

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,691 miles

surface corrosion throughout under neath

Fail 4 May 2010 50,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 50,676 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,821 miles

suspect puncture offside rear tyre ,have inflated tyre to 40 psi.

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 VUV is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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