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AJ56 TSU

2006 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,405 mi
Last recorded151,405 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,405 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 147,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 117,552 miles

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe showing corrosion

heavy corrosion apparent on tow bar

heavy corrosion under both front entry steps

heavy wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 8 May 2018 110,366 miles

Spare tyre defective 1.6mm tread ()

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2018 110,366 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both have excessive play (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 May 2017 102,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 102,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 92,214 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Fuel hose leaking vent pipe at fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 81,715 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 81,715 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 71,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,091 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

underside body and components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 59,181 miles

Engine management light on

Unable to see front brake pads

Unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 9 May 2012 59,181 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Unable to see front brake pads

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 10 May 2011 49,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,944 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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AJ56 TSU is a 2006 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ56 TSU, 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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AJ56 TSU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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