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AF56 SHJ

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,604 mi
Last recorded197,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 197,604 miles

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

Covers Fitted On Sills, steps and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 193,427 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, steps and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 192,295 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

Rear crossmember holed and corroded outside prescribed areas. Towbar removed.

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

Vehicle holed and corroded outside prescribed areas various.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 192,295 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Bearing rubber mounting excessively deteriorated. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

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

Vehicle holed and corroded outside prescribed areas various.

Pass 29 Aug 2020 185,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 184,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 184,227 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides on axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 182,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 182,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 164,925 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 164,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 154,553 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lamp damaged temp. repair (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 154,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output lamp damaged temp. repair (1.2.1d)

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,968 miles

all tyres wearing low

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,638 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 189,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 189,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,194 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine has a heavy oil leak passenger side.

front and rear brake discs heavily worn and lipped.

offside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,417 miles

Nearside Rear disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Nearside front disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Offside Rear disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Offside front disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Fail 24 Jul 2010 67,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Nearside front disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Offside Rear disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Offside front disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,839 miles

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

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

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 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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