2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SH06 SSZ
2006 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2006. Recorded mileage 170,049 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH06 SSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH06 SSZ 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 (SH06 SSZ) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
SH06 SSZ Mileage History
- 01/10/202177,455 mi
- 21/10/202279,016 mi+1,561 mi
- 25/01/2023173,036 mi+94,020 mi
- 03/02/2023170,049 mi-2,987 mi
Average of roughly 69,002 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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