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AE55 WUX

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,633 miles

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

corrosio to rear chassis outriggers

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at rear around rear shackle mount

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2020 141,607 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosio to rear chassis outriggers

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at rear around rear shackle mount

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,525 miles

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear chassis outrigger

corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to offside front door step/inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember at rear shackle mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2019 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (shackle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear chassis outrigger

corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to offside front door step/inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember at rear shackle mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 112,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to front door steps/door shuts

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion and hole to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 19 May 2017 112,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion to front door steps/door shuts

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion and hole to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2016 87,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2016 87,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 67,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,735 miles

advise front pads and discs appear low

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

Fail 13 May 2014 46,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front pads and discs appear low

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods

advise slightly uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,842 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 16,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 WUX is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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