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AE55 LWM

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 83,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,910 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion not holed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,215 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 77,211 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/box section area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,239 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,785 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion box section area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,631 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,417 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,861 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 LWM is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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