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AP55 RCO

2006 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

543,316 mi
Last recorded543,316 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 543,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 543,303 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 510,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 472,066 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 6 Feb 2015 471,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2014 434,826 miles

brake pipe,s covered in grease

Fail 18 Feb 2014 434,813 miles

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

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

brake pipe,s covered in grease

Pass 14 Feb 2013 390,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 390,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 342,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 342,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 294,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 246,496 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 246,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 202,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 202,267 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,301 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,877 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,877 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AP55 RCO is a 2006 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP55 RCO, 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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AP55 RCO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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