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AE55 WVH

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 126,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,857 miles

general underbody paneling corroding

nearside front accident damage, nearside front sill panel damaged

parking brake travel long

Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody paneling corroding

nearside front accident damage, nearside front sill panel damaged

parking brake travel long

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,330 miles

Oil leak

deep lip on the front disc's

front (inner) wishbone bushes perishing

general surface corrosion

minor repair weld to nearside rear (outer) sill

tape on the nearside headlight

Fail 15 Sep 2014 94,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

deep lip on the front disc's

front (inner) wishbone bushes perishing

general surface corrosion

minor repair weld to nearside rear (outer) sill

tape on the nearside headlight

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,407 miles

general surface corrosion

nearside front outer sill damaged

tape on the nearside front indicator lens

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

general surface corrosion

nearside front outer sill damaged

tape on the nearside front indicator lens

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,549 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s handbrake slow on increase

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,896 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 WVH 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 WVH, 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 WVH registered?

AE55 WVH is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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