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A3 DSO

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,576 mi
Last recorded71,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by bike rack (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,672 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 69,672 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,052 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 69,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,346 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION OSF UPPER CHASSIS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,470 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,469 miles

Fuel hose leaking NEAR TANK FILLER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 56,334 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 56,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,813 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,088 miles

nearside front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,221 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,221 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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A3 DSO is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A3 DSO, 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 A3 DSO registered?

A3 DSO is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is A3 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DSO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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