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AJ55 YTU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,996 mi
Last recorded199,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 199,996 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to body, chassis, outriggers and wheelarches

Rear body, wheelarches and outriggers corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Fail 17 Jan 2020 199,996 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to body, chassis, outriggers and wheelarches

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

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

Rear body, wheelarches and outriggers corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Fail 9 Sep 2019 199,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside wing mirror slight damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os and across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

steering rack weeping

Pass 29 Aug 2018 198,962 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

steering has slight judder when turning

Fail 29 Aug 2018 198,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

steering has slight judder when turning

Pass 20 Jun 2017 197,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 192,454 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 Apr 2015 169,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 169,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 141,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 118,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 91,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 63,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,233 miles

n/s/r tyre con

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,881 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,879 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,008 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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AJ55 YTU 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 70.6%.

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 AJ55 YTU, 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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AJ55 YTU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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