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AF56 VHW

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

232,492 mi
Last recorded232,492 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 232,492 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 231,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 231,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 195,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 195,916 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 182,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 182,595 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to very rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to very rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear left to right (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,490 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded under chassis rails.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded across axle.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 139,490 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded under chassis rails.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded across axle.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 135,525 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 135,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,469 miles

small cut to lining in near side front tyre to cord

Fail 14 Aug 2014 110,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

small cut to lining in near side front tyre to cord

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,794 miles

wipers smear screen

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to raer

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to raer

wipers smear screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,732 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,738 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,448 miles

1.n/s mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

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 VHW is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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