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AF56 PLJ

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,753 mi
Last recorded178,753 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 178,753 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill poor

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 163,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front outer seat belts (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2017 163,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement clamp down bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement clamp down bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front outer seat belts (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2016 148,723 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2015 12,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,361 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,964 miles

1.Rear brake discs worn. 2,Nearside front wing mirror glass cracked.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1.Rear brake discs worn. 2,Nearside front wing mirror glass cracked.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,092 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake fliud level low

damage to n/s

front pads worn low disc ridged

knock from steering

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres scuffed side walls

slight fluffing o/s seat belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,092 miles

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

brake fliud level low

damage to n/s

front pads worn low disc ridged

knock from steering

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear tyres scuffed side walls

slight fluffing o/s seat belt

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 PLJ is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF56 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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