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AE55 WXU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 175,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 173,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 173,069 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 155,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 135,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 135,475 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,936 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,494 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 87,494 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,425 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 48,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,948 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 WXU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

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

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