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AE55 WXS

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,702 miles

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

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

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

driver's door mirror glass cracked - view to rear still OK

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted - appears to make a good seal

tow bar electrical socket slightly insecure

windscreen crack nearside upper - not affecting driver's view of the road

Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

driver's door mirror glass cracked - view to rear still OK

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted - appears to make a good seal

tow bar electrical socket slightly insecure

windscreen crack nearside upper - not affecting driver's view of the road

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x small chips (8.3.1d)

both registration plates deteriorating

tow bar socket cover insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2016 119,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x small chips (8.3.1d)

both registration plates deteriorating

tow bar socket cover insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on lower body and underside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,316 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,141 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,214 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 WXS is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

AE55 WXS is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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