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AK56 FTP

2006 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,538 mi
Last recorded180,538 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 180,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

slightly oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 170,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 170,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all bushes in leaf springs slightly worn but no excessive movement

Pass 9 Jan 2014 155,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 135,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 114,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,149 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 FTP is a 2006 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FTP, 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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What year was AK56 FTP registered?

AK56 FTP is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is AK56 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 FTP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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