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AK56 FSU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,080 mi
Last recorded229,080 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 229,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer face of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre prop shaft bush slightly worn splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2024 217,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear of vehicle in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills front corroded in areas not resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside and offside side step on rear body corroded not part of structural member

Pass 1 Nov 2023 206,832 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Sides steps to rear bed corroded both sides

Fail 25 Oct 2023 206,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Sides steps to rear bed corroded both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2022 196,502 miles

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

back box skin corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2022 196,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

back box skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 183,121 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2019 162,199 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 162,199 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 158,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 139,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,849 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 FSU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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