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AK56 BDF

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,993 mi
Last recorded221,993 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 221,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 216,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 207,936 miles

exhaust blowing centre box

Pass 21 Aug 2015 199,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 185,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 169,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 150,426 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 150,426 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both propshaft centre bearings failed

brake pad warning light illuminated

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust manifold bolts loose

nearside front lower anti-roll bar link rod boot split

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear inner arch seriously damaged

side loading door doesn't open

very bad engine oil leak (suspect vac pump)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,693 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear hubseal slightly leaking

rear prop-shaft centre bearing deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter minder in red zone

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly scrubbed

offside front coil spring slightly turned in cup

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 BDF is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK56 BDF, 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 BDF is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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