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AE55 LWL

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 121,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer sills, rear inner wheel arches and underside becoming corroded and weak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner and outer sills, rear inner wheel arches and underside becoming corroded and weak

Pass 9 Oct 2016 119,450 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

underside becoming corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills corroded

underside becoming corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,110 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,108 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,733 miles

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,870 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 109,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 93,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,681 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,490 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 LWL 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 LWL, 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 AE55 LWL registered?

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

Is AE55 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LWL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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