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AK06 GAU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,651 mi
Last recorded170,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,651 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 168,416 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n / s and o/s front inner sill rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2019 168,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n / s and o/s front inner sill rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2018 166,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front inner steps corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 166,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front inner steps corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 162,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 162,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,513 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 152,782 miles

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

rear crossmember rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 152,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 145,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor/chassis starting to corrode

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

slight play offside track rod end

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2014 145,151 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor/chassis starting to corrode

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

slight play offside track rod end

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 138,313 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 129,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

uneven tyre wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 112,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,972 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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AK06 GAU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK06 GAU, 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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AK06 GAU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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