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AJ06 VLA

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,818 mi
Last recorded94,818 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 94,818 miles

various corrosion on under side of vehicle not in prescribed areas or to excess at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various corrosion on under side of vehicle not in prescribed areas or to excess at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,397 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

various corrosion holed but not in prescribed area.s

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,194 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,695 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,695 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,812 miles

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

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

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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AJ06 VLA is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ06 VLA, 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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AJ06 VLA is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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