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AO56 EEV

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,108 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear tipping body has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,176 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 123,681 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 123,681 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outline marker lamp missing ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,309 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 120,304 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides of rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,168 miles

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

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

corrosion to inside of drivers step

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no smoke meter reading detected

Fail 4 Jul 2013 104,647 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no smoke meter reading detected

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,645 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,415 miles

n/s/r inner tyre poss punchure

o/s/f top marker light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,888 miles

vehicle almost to dirty to inspect

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 EEV is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EEV, 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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What year was AO56 EEV registered?

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

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