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AK56 ZVL

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,700 mi
Last recorded193,700 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 193,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 190,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 187,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 185,997 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 185,997 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 183,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 176,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 201,232 miles

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

front disc poor condition

slight leak rear hub seals

Pass 30 Nov 2017 181,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 162,093 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

O/S/R mudguard missing

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 142,959 miles

front reg plate deterorated

hydrolic oil leak tipper assy

o/s sill/step corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 142,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front reg plate deterorated

hydrolic oil leak tipper assy

o/s sill/step corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,067 miles

brake pad warning light on (n/s/r wiring damaged)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 130,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on (n/s/r wiring damaged)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,918 miles

off side rear hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,913 miles

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

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

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,881 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 ZVL is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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