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AK56 XAP

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,442 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft slight damp

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tail gate (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear half shaft slight damp

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tail gate (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 238,122 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

eml illuminated

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 238,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both (3.6.B.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

eml illuminated

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 232,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear light on

em light on

Fail 18 Sep 2015 232,203 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear light on

em light on

Pass 13 May 2014 224,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 224,744 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 213,554 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 179,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,004 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

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 XAP is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

AK56 XAP is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is AK56 XAP safe to buy?

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