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A18 TFM

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,587 mi
Last recorded161,587 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 161,587 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show signs of cracking/deterioration in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 161,236 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 161,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to o/s along axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer bottle insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,789 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing signs of cracking/deterioration on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 148,168 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,574 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

nearside step/inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,736 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,783 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 102,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,753 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,196 miles

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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A18 TFM is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A18 TFM, 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 A18 TFM registered?

A18 TFM is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is A18 TFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TFM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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