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AK56 ZPL

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,222 mi
Last recorded162,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 155,054 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 155,052 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tipper floor corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 155,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated arch/step rust hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated arch/step rust hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 146,654 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,849 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,028 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front brake pipes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O.s head lamp top mounting broken

Unable to fully see rear brake pads,but (( look worn thin,!))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 119,013 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front brake pipes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O.s head lamp top mounting broken

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

Unable to fully see rear brake pads,but (( look worn thin,!))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,316 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 111,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 75 R16 C (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,595 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,595 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,147 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,159 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 ZPL is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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