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AF56 VLW

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

nearside rear upper position/marker light not working

offide rear and nearside rear half shaft signs of fluid/oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

nearside rear upper position/marker light not working

offide rear and nearside rear half shaft signs of fluid/oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,143 miles

Front bumper insecure

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)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,143 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

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)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,249 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,715 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 VLW is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF56 VLW?

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What year was AF56 VLW registered?

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

Is AF56 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 VLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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