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AF56 SVO

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

303,096 mi
Last recorded303,096 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 303,096 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP INNER (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 303,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL INNER AND OUTER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing STUD SNAPPED (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL INNER AND OUTER MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 289,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 271,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 271,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 257,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 243,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 243,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 232,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 232,029 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 216,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 201,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 182,880 miles

Centre Rear oil seal leaking on rear of the transfer box

Lower rear main oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 182,879 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes rusted an corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear oil seal leaking on rear of the transfer box

Lower rear main oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 163,355 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 163,354 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,823 miles

brake pad warning light.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 144,823 miles

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

brake pad warning light.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,587 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 124,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,396 miles

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)

fanbelt cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

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

both rear half shafts leaking

fanbelt cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,717 miles

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

rear half shafts leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 62,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,943 miles

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

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 SVO is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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