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AF56 PHU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,730 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake p from rear to frontipesleaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low both lamps will not adjust in situ (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,702 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored / lip (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored / lip (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015
Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusters DO NOT WORK AT ALL (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusters DO NOT WORK AT ALL (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,737 miles

emissions light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,254 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,937 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s diff leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,225 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 43,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Drivers & passengers door mirrors cracked

Front & rear brake discs worn but not serouusly weakened.

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009
Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,743 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 133,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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AF56 PHU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 AF56 PHU, 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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AF56 PHU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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