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AK56 FTO

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 138,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 132,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,429 miles

slight oil around egr valve

slight oil around power steering pump

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight oil around egr valve

slight oil around power steering pump

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,443 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre going bald on inner edge

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,583 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre tread heavily stepped

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,583 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

O/S/R tyre tread heavily stepped

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,766 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 56,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 FTO is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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