2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · ML56 MZZ
2006 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 218,979 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML56 MZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 218,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML56 MZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Transit (ML56 MZZ) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
ML56 MZZ Mileage History
- 11/03/2024214,151 mi
- 10/03/2025215,819 mi+1,668 mi
- 21/03/2025215,825 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/2026218,966 mi+3,141 mi
- 15/09/2026218,979 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
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