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GU56FYL
2006 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration GU56FYL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2006
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 272,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 271,369 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 271,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 271,949 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 271,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 271,365 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 271,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 270,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 270,578 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 262,789 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded
- parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair
- Offside Front Inner step area covered with heavily sealant
- Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 259,112 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 259,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 258,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 24 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 253,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 248,453 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
20 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 248,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 245,204 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 222,302 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 222,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 175,178 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 175,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,136 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2011 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 121,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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