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AF56 VMK

2006 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,839 mi
Last recorded238,839 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 238,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 229,673 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 229,670 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 228,166 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 221,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and rear discs corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2017 209,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 192,129 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 192,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to nearside front flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to nearside rear caliper ( across rear axle ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 171,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 171,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 161,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 107,512 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,216 miles

1.slight wear on rear brake discs 2.engine manegment warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,725 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VMK is a 2006 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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