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AD06 ZFW

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,616 mi
Last recorded181,616 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 181,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses corodded ferules

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play nsf ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2025 181,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 181,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 180,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 180,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding side door does not open from inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 180,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LIGHT (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 179,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 96,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,414 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,210 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

centre prop mounting worn

engine managment light on

hi level brake lamp inop

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,056 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlight pattern poor

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 13 May 2009 40,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

offside 2nd row outer seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 May 2009 40,113 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

offside 2nd row outer seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,900 miles

chunk out of offside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 26 Apr 2008 19,900 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

chunk out of offside rear outer tyre wall

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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AD06 ZFW is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD06 ZFW, 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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AD06 ZFW is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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