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AO56 ECV

2006 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ECV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2018 150,844 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s inner flitch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tipper frame corroded

wipers deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2015 148,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tipper frame corroded

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,420 miles

Gear oil on OSR backplate.

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 142,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Gear oil on OSR backplate.

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,288 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front 185/75R16C tyre wearing slightly on outer egde

offside rear hub oil seal slightly weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,257 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp with fuel indicating slight leak

nearside mirror loose

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,255 miles

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

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

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 ECV is a 2006 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO56 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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