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AD55 AEW

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30cm of leaf spring in 2 separate places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

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

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

rear cross member holed and corroded but not affecting structural strength

Pass 29 Mar 2018 206,965 miles

Corrosion to rear panel

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to n/s sill area

corrosion to o/s sill area

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough on rotation

Pass 4 Apr 2017 204,011 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)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 204,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes near ABS pump both marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting as marked (6.6.6)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 195,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion many areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 195,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail inner and outer by rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion many areas (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 185,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 185,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 185,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 185,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 171,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 151,873 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 151,326 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 131,907 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 109,814 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass damaged,but provides clear view rearward

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,814 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass damaged,but provides clear view rearward

Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,559 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 85,559 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,761 miles

horn deteriorated but audible

water pump leking coolant onto to starter

Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,761 miles

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

horn deteriorated but audible

water pump leking coolant onto to starter

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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AD55 AEW 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 55%.

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 AD55 AEW, 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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AD55 AEW is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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