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AK56 BLJ

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,421 mi
Last recorded84,421 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Arch Holed At Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Both Front (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Body Panels Heavily Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Arch Holed Out With Prescribed Area

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing On Wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Arch Heavily Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus All (5.2.3 (m))

Underside Heavily Corroded Including All Brake/Suspension Components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,363 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus age 5211 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

brake pad wear light on dash /pads look ok

floor has been repaired ,welded in places

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,363 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus age 5211 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

brake pad wear light on dash /pads look ok

floor has been repaired ,welded in places

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre age week 52-2011 close to 10 years old

Nearside Rear Outer tyre age week42-2012

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre age week 42-2012

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides at the rear outer body panel corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear slight corrossion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side corrossion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,241 miles

Fuel hose damaged Fuel Tank Vent Pipe Split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both Rear Inner Arches Holed At Mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight Play At Inner Track Rods

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

hand brake light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

hand brake light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,205 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,205 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,961 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside rack end

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,585 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,354 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,401 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 BLJ is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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