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GX55 EKN

2006 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,706 mi
Last recorded64,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,912 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,648 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner edge.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner edge.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,446 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,838 miles

most rear seat belts slow to retract and twisted-recommend attention

recommend removal of reduntant seat belt stalks

Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

most rear seat belts slow to retract and twisted-recommend attention

recommend removal of reduntant seat belt stalks

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has one seat removed now has 12 seats

Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has one seat removed now has 12 seats

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,087 miles

n/s/r tyre cut (deep) in between the treads.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and cut (deep) in between the treads.

o/s/r tyre cut (deep) in between the treads.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,080 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre cut deep in between the treads.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and deep cuts in between the treads.

o/s/r tyre cut deep in between the treads.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,856 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks evident in between treads.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall, and cracks evident in between treads.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,847 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracks evident in between treads.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cut on outer side wall, and cracks evident in between treads.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,029 miles

some slight end float in rear axle

Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 5,495 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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GX55 EKN is a 2006 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX55 EKN, 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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GX55 EKN is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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