2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FG56 WBW

The 2006 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a current pass recorded at the 3 November 2023 test, where the examiner logged no defects at 125,803 miles. The most recent history shows no recurring mechanical faults and no outstanding advisories, indicating the vehicle held a clean test status at its last examination roughly 20 months before today's date. Annual mileage sits at approximately 6,290 miles against the vehicle's 20-year life, a figure typical for a light-use commercial. The records show only 1,048 miles accrued between the 25 March 2022 pass at 124,755 miles and the November 2023 test, confirming very low yearly running. The sparse entries reveal two failed tests on 18 March 2022 and 3 November 2023, yet both failures carry no recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the Transit of this era commonly suffers hidden rust not captured by a defect-free MOT. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite the clean advisories, given the age and the unexplained fail logs. The absence of advisories across four tests implies previous owners addressed consumables before each examination, but the twin no-defect failures leave the exact cause unresolved. Verify the V5C and test certificates to confirm the vehicle was not presented incorrectly, then assess drivetrain condition through a road test before purchase.