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AF56 VHY

2006 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,849 mi
Last recorded44,849 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,181 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,606 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,432 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,007 miles

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 VHY is a 2006 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VHY, 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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What year was AF56 VHY registered?

AF56 VHY is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is AF56 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 VHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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