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AJ56 ZXO

2006 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

229,454 mi
Last recorded229,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 229,454 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn RBT effort just met (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components of vehicle

Multiple areas of outer body covered with tape , suspect corrosion, no sharp edges noted

Nearside Front Corrosion near washer pump, structurally secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to wheel arches , structural integrity remains

Fail 15 May 2024 229,454 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn RBT effort just met (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components of vehicle

Multiple areas of outer body covered with tape , suspect corrosion, no sharp edges noted

Nearside Front Corrosion near washer pump, structurally secure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to wheel arches , structural integrity remains

Pass 20 May 2023 203,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly low

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 182,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2022 182,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger step correded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 177,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded above bump stop

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front and both rear wheel arch's corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 177,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded above bump stop

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front and both rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 166,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2020 166,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2019 155,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front tyres showing wear on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside under sill /door step corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis/suspension mounts slight corrosion

Rear cross member has some corrosion

covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 155,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front tyres showing wear on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside under sill /door step corroded

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

Rear chassis/suspension mounts slight corrosion

Rear cross member has some corrosion

covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main runs (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 144,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main runs (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,186 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 118,186 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s/f (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,241 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,356 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage to os door mirror

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,729 miles

damage to os door mirror

Pass 11 Dec 2010 57,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,905 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 ZXO is a 2006 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AJ56 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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