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AE55 LWG

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,411 mi
Last recorded108,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

under body heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,926 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,926 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

welding coverd in seal'nt hard to see if welded properly

Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner x2, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2,marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,267 miles

parts of body have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

parts of body have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 65,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer edge and wall perished/cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre outer edge and wall perished/cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,651 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 LWG is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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