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AO56 EEU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,598 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 142,401 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s steps and rear of cab (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Underside and rear cross members have advanced corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2016 137,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Centre (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Centre Prop bearing slightly misaligned

Front handbrake mounting corroded and weak

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak on engine

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Underside and rear cross members have advanced corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,760 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2015 131,760 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 124,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

chassis generally starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,509 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,220 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light misting of oil on nearside rear backplate

nearside rear outer marker lamp not working

steering rack slightly worn

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 EEU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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