Official DVLA Record

2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AF56 SVO

AF56 SVO

2006 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18/09/2006. Recorded mileage 303,096 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2006 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 11/02/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
303,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
2402cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Ford Transit presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded at 303,096 miles on 12 February 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable across the recent record, with no defects listed in any test. The vehicle carries a clean sheet at its last examination, though the earlier failure demands scrutiny. Mileage sits at 303,096 against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 15,155 miles per year, which is high for the age. The records show 271,287 miles at the October 2022 pass, rising to 289,584 by November 2023 and 303,094 by October 2024. The accumulation is steady with no abrupt jumps. A notable point is the dual tests on 13 October 2022: a fail at 271,281 miles followed by a pass at 271,287 the same day, indicating a rectified fault before re-test. The February 2025 pass added only two miles since the October 2024 fail, suggesting the van stood largely idle for months. The October 2024 failure at 303,094 miles carried no recorded defects, an irregular entry that implies an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The October 2022 fail likewise listed nothing, then passed hours later. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for wear consistent with 303,000 miles of light commercial use. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions require hands-on inspection for corrosion and leaks not captured in these sparse records. Given the clean advisories throughout, previous keepers likely addressed consumables as needed yet left no paper trail of intermediate servicing. The high mileage and standing period before the 2025 test warrant a cold-start check of the drivetrain and a thorough underbody review for structural rust before purchase.

AF56 SVO Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
  • 303,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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AF56 SVO Mileage History

  1. 12/08/200942,943 mi
  2. 16/08/201062,611 mi+19,668 mi
  3. 16/08/201062,611 mi
  4. 30/08/201184,717 mi+22,106 mi
  5. 18/09/2012105,395 mi+20,678 mi
  6. 18/09/2012105,396 mi+1 mi
  7. 19/09/2013124,587 mi+19,191 mi
  8. 25/09/2013124,587 mi
  9. 09/10/2014144,823 mi+20,236 mi
  10. 09/10/2014144,823 mi
  11. 07/10/2015163,354 mi+18,531 mi
  12. 07/10/2015163,355 mi+1 mi
  13. 14/10/2016182,879 mi+19,524 mi
  14. 14/10/2016182,880 mi+1 mi
  15. 13/10/2017201,736 mi+18,856 mi
  16. 02/10/2018216,493 mi+14,757 mi
  17. 10/10/2019232,029 mi+15,536 mi
  18. 10/10/2019232,029 mi
  19. 13/10/2020243,864 mi+11,835 mi
  20. 13/10/2020243,864 mi
  21. 11/10/2021257,213 mi+13,349 mi
  22. 13/10/2022271,281 mi+14,068 mi
  23. 13/10/2022271,287 mi+6 mi
  24. 24/11/2023289,584 mi+18,297 mi
  25. 09/10/2024303,094 mi+13,510 mi
  26. 12/02/2025303,096 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 16,780 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

AF56 SVO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 17:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Transit (AF56 SVO) between August 2009 and February 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.

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