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AE55 WXZ

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 176,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 176,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 176,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step/sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/wheelarch area as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

o/s/front wheel arch corroded

o/side rear wheel arch corroded

vehicle has general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jan 2018 167,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion All wheel arches have general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Sills/steps in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general age related corrosion in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 167,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion All wheel arches have general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Sills/steps in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general age related corrosion in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,775 miles

various corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 164,773 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play also rough to rotate (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

various corrosion on vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,763 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 146,763 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 129,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,814 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 95,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,613 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,820 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,262 miles

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

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 WXZ is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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