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AK56 BAO

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,696 mi
Last recorded312,696 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 312,696 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Sep 2014 312,696 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2014 312,683 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 270,365 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 270,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 28 Aug 2012 226,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 180,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,575 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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AK56 BAO is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK56 BAO, 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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AK56 BAO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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