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AK56 BPF

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,746 mi
Last recorded169,746 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 169,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 169,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 169,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 166,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 166,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 164,116 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,056 miles

advise corrosion

advise low ession

Pass 17 Jul 2017 141,690 miles

advise low emission no print out

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise low emission no print out

Pass 13 May 2016 133,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 133,276 miles

Electrical wiring insecure rear bof rear (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,074 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak n/s rear hub seal

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak n/s rear hub seal

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,848 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 BPF is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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