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AE55 LWF

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,645 mi
Last recorded188,645 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 188,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 188,645 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 185,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spanner light on

Pass 26 Jun 2019

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

Pass 17 May 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside off vehicle starting to show signs off corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 101,874 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,899 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,872 miles

Oil leak

Under vehicle slight general corrosion.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,871 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under vehicle slight general corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,328 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,341 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,566 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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AE55 LWF is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 LWF, 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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AE55 LWF is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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