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AE55 WYS

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,025 mi
Last recorded176,025 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 176,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 152,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 152,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,091 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated on side walls

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management light not illuminating

nearside front door difficult to open from outside

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle has corrosion to chassis and body, has been heavily repaired and under sealed and painted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 143,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner - near to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front and rear of front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner - near to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front and Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres deteriorated on side walls

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management light not illuminating

nearside front door difficult to open from outside

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle has corrosion to chassis and body, has been heavily repaired and under sealed and painted

Pass 30 May 2018 138,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear sill rusty, and corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 131,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 123,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 116,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 106,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 51,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,421 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 WYS 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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