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AO06 XPT

2006 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,883 mi
Last recorded175,883 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 175,883 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills, component mountings, wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 175,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills, component mountings, wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 171,531 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface + sprayed with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 171,531 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface + sprayed with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Incorrect colour (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 144,025 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of van corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,394 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load area, floor and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,142 miles

all brake pipes have been under sealed

inner and outer sills in poor condition

offside front inner wing corroded

rear leaf spring mounts starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front inner wings corroded

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

Chassis corroded at rear,outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake application slightly uneaven

Fail 5 Jan 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear chassis corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings corroded and holed

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,052 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Travel on handbrake

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,951 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,951 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,673 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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AO06 XPT is a 2006 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO06 XPT, 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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AO06 XPT is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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