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AE06 KOU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 KOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 98,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,689 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Leaf spring U bolts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush slightly de - laminating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear leaf spring slightly miss alined

front brake discs slightly corroded

power steering pipe damp

steering rack gaiters slightly twisted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,349 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut between tread

Offside shocker mount slightly bent

all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheels have slight end float in diff

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheels have slight end float in diff

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leafs out of line (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leafs out of line (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,977 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,455 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,402 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE06 KOU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 KOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE06 KOU registered?

AE06 KOU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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The MOT history for AE06 KOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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