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SP56 EFS

2006 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,742 mi
Last recorded43,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Auto-trail Ducato24,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 EFS
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 43,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 39,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 35,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 35,518 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,023 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 22,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 21,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,705 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 20,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,389 miles

EML on

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

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

exhaust back box rubbers split and perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,079 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 16,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported in parts rubier mounts split (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,003 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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SP56 EFS is a 2006 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 24,016 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 Auto-trail Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP56 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP56 EFS registered?

SP56 EFS is a 2006 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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