2006 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AJ56 CWN

The 2006 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 15 March 2022 at 182,405 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable roadworthiness status at that time. The maintenance trend shows no worsening, though the single clean pass followed a failed test two months earlier with no listed defects, a pattern that offers limited diagnostic clarity. The recorded mileage of 182,405 against a 20-year lifespan equates to roughly 9,120 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The gap between the 21 January 2022 failure at 182,201 miles and the March pass at 182,405 shows only 204 miles accrued in two months. Such low movement suggests the van stood idle or saw minimal use around that period, and the sparse two-entry history prevents any assessment of longer-term wear cycles. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related corrosion given the vehicle's 20-year span and prolonged stationary periods that accelerate rust. The January 2022 failure with zero recorded defects implies either a documentation omission or a non-mechanical administrative refusal, so verify the original failure reason with DVSA before purchase. Confirm structural integrity at chassis mounting points and check exhaust emissions against current limits, as a 2006 diesel powertrain may struggle with modern testing if previous owners deferred consumable servicing. The clean March pass provides reassurance, but the thin record means in-person scrutiny of drivetrain and braking components remains essential.