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AF56 VHR

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,955 mi
Last recorded169,955 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 169,955 miles

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEPS CORRODED

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

VAIROUS SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 26 Aug 2020 169,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEPS CORRODED

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

VAIROUS SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Sep 2019 158,491 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

o/s/r tyre on limit

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2019 158,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

o/s/r tyre on limit

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,532 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

handbrke imbalance

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,561 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 121,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside 215/75/16c

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,040 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,781 miles

rear brake imbalance 40%

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,649 miles

handbrake imbalance 30%

Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,649 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake imbalance 30%

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 VHR is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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