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AK56 BDV

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,843 mi
Last recorded190,843 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 190,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,800 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 175,799 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 164,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,847 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,412 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 123,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,306 miles

crack in n/s/f top corner of screen but not affecting drivers view

tow electric socket damaged tow electrics not tested

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,306 miles

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

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

crack in n/s/f top corner of screen but not affecting drivers view

tow electric socket damaged tow electrics not tested

Pass 22 Oct 2011 107,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,811 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 93,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake wear warning lamp staying on.

Engine low on oil top engine up for oil temp test.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight wear on in edge of nearside front tyre.

Spare wheel missing from carrier.

Traction control lamp staying on.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,323 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 BDV is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BDV, 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 BDV is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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