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AO56 CNC

2006 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,498 mi
Last recorded133,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,498 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 133,498 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,131 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn pitted/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts have very slight play ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 128,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn pitted/corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts have very slight play ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 120,848 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 113,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 105,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 105,841 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,145 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,369 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,973 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 56,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,578 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 36,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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AO56 CNC is a 2006 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO56 CNC, 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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AO56 CNC is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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