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AP06 PVA

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 PVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 136,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind engine area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underside corrosion. covered in Black underseal, repairs to various areas underside.

Fail 21 Feb 2026 136,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind engine area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general underside corrosion. covered in Black underseal, repairs to various areas underside.

Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 135,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured On front bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured On front bush (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger near leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 131,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,972 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hard to open (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,479 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General corossion under vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to near side front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General corossion under vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlaaaamp lenses matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to near side front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,511 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CAN'T SEE EASILY IF A WIRE IS PRESENT TO THE LAMP. MAY BE MODEL WITH NO WIRE FOPR THIS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT LOWER STEPS, (DRIVERS SIDE LOWER STEP HAS SIGNS OF REPAIR FROM INSIDE.) INNER SILLS AT BOTTOMS OF STEPS CORRODED SURFACE IN PLACES BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM AT THIS TIME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

KEY LOCK FOR BONNET OPENING IS GETTING VERY STIFF BUT WORKS OK

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS OF REAR SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BEHIND WHEEL ON CHASSIS, SURFACE LAYER CORRODED. OUTER SILL CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES, SURFACE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF WING SIGNS OF CORROSION, VAROIUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION,

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL SIGNS OF DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL, INNER WHEL ARCH BOX (NOT IN 30CM BUT GETTING VERY CLOSE) INNER CHASSIS BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR PANEL (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT SIGNS OF CRACKS BOTH REAR TYRES. VERY SLIGHT AT THIS TIME (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,511 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CAN'T SEE EASILY IF A WIRE IS PRESENT TO THE LAMP. MAY BE MODEL WITH NO WIRE FOPR THIS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT LOWER STEPS, (DRIVERS SIDE LOWER STEP HAS SIGNS OF REPAIR FROM INSIDE.) INNER SILLS AT BOTTOMS OF STEPS CORRODED SURFACE IN PLACES BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM AT THIS TIME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

KEY LOCK FOR BONNET OPENING IS GETTING VERY STIFF BUT WORKS OK

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS OF REAR SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BEHIND WHEEL ON CHASSIS, SURFACE LAYER CORRODED. OUTER SILL CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES, SURFACE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF WING SIGNS OF CORROSION, VAROIUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION,

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL SIGNS OF DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL, INNER WHEL ARCH BOX (NOT IN 30CM BUT GETTING VERY CLOSE) INNER CHASSIS BEHIND WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR PANEL (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT SIGNS OF CRACKS BOTH REAR TYRES. VERY SLIGHT AT THIS TIME (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to flor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded throw

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 185,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 185,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 98,165 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,729 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,673 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 62,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,527 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

oil leek from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,343 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

wipers 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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AP06 PVA is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 AP06 PVA, 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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AP06 PVA is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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