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AJ56 WHR

2006 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

262,854 mi
Last recorded262,854 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 262,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel arch and inner wing areas have some corrosion but are not considered to be excessive

Nearside Inner and outer sills have some areas of corrosion but are not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Step / floor area is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch and inner wing areas have some corrosion but are not considered to be excessive

Offside Inner and outer sills have some areas of corrosion but are not considered excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both wheel arch areas have some corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2025 262,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel arch and inner wing areas have some corrosion but are not considered to be excessive

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner and outer sills have some areas of corrosion but are not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Step / floor area is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch and inner wing areas have some corrosion but are not considered to be excessive

Offside Inner and outer sills have some areas of corrosion but are not considered excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Near fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both wheel arch areas have some corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 256,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 C (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Body Corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2024 256,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 C (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Body Corrosion

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 237,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 212,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 184,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 184,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 182,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded....

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 182,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 169,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 169,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 151,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 143,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,230 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 135,204 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 128,890 miles

Engine oil level low

Front ABS wiring incorrectly routed around suspension struts but not fouling

Fuel tank vent hose split but not leaking at this time

Jump start point cover missing. Nearside front under bonnet

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Fog lamp assembly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering hose insecure (clip broken). Under bonnet by alternator

Fail 11 Dec 2015 128,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper quarter (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low

Front ABS wiring incorrectly routed around suspension struts but not fouling

Fuel tank vent hose split but not leaking at this time

Jump start point cover missing. Nearside front under bonnet

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Fog lamp assembly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering hose insecure (clip broken). Under bonnet by alternator

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 119,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,082 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,932 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,989 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 WHR is a 2006 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ56 WHR, 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 WHR is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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