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AF56 VMX

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

283,463 mi
Last recorded283,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 283,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 283,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened inner face excessivly worn (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers do not park and remain in zone A (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

brake warning lights on for ware and hand brake/fluid ?

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,455 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen wiper switch defective, wipers do not park and intermittently operate

Fail 9 Jun 2015 21,442 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen wiper switch defective, wipers do not park and intermittently operate

Pass 2 Jun 2014 166,053 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 166,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 162,513 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisy

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside front brake pad wear warning wire broken

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle hubseals leaking

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 162,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wheel bearings noisy

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside front brake pad wear warning wire broken

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle hubseals leaking

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,242 miles

front antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2011 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 111,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,826 miles

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

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 VMX is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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