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AF56 SKU

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

204,431 mi
Last recorded204,431 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 204,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corrosiom

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,571 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount on muffler (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 147,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount on muffler (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,906 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,917 miles

engine management light on

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 SKU is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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