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AK06 PVV

2006 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,952 mi
Last recorded152,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 PVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,952 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 152,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 152,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 148,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 148,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 209,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 26 Oct 2015 209,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section to cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 209,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner sill has excessive corrosion but is just outside the 30cm zone of the seat belt mounting area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 209,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front inner sill has excessive corrosion but is just outside the 30cm zone of the seat belt mounting area

Pass 6 Sep 2013 206,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 206,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 202,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on both sides front brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 191,632 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in steering rack tiebars detected at front wheels

Fail 20 May 2010 191,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in steering rack tiebars detected at front wheels

Pass 12 May 2009 153,670 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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AK06 PVV is a 2006 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AK06 PVV, 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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AK06 PVV is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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