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AE06 KWJ

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,725 mi
Last recorded171,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 171,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 171,715 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 160,409 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 160,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge due to worn ball joint (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 153,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 143,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 139,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r chassis heavily corroded above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s f sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r chassis heavily corroded axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 139,281 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r chassis heavily corroded above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s f sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r chassis heavily corroded axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,823 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 116,823 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,872 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

offside + nearside step starting corroded under vehicle

offside headlamp bracket damaged but still secure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,910 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,229 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 72,226 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2009

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 KWJ 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 69.6%.

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 KWJ, 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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AE06 KWJ is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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