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AD55 DFG

2006 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,135 mi
Last recorded49,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,135 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Extensive welding and heavy undersealing previously carried out

Fuel tank moist but no apparent leaks

Nearside Front Lower inner wing by step corroded to excess, advise repair

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front step and inner sill corroded to excess, not prescribed area or affecting structural strength, advise repair

Offside headlamp condensated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear rails by bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 49,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Extensive welding and heavy undersealing previously carried out

Fuel tank moist but no apparent leaks

Nearside Front Lower inner wing by step corroded to excess, advise repair

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

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Offside Front step and inner sill corroded to excess, not prescribed area or affecting structural strength, advise repair

Offside headlamp condensated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear rails by bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,099 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Extensive welding and heavy undersealing previously carried out

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

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

Sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 143,573 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Extensive welded repairs and heavy undersealing carried out

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Offside front step/inner sill corroded to excess; not affecting prescribed areas

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 143,573 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Extensive welded repairs and heavy undersealing carried out

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Offside front step/inner sill corroded to excess; not affecting prescribed areas

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,783 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Both rear chassis rails bulging above axle

Extensive welding and undersealing carried out to chassis

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Both rear chassis rails bulging above axle

Extensive welding and undersealing carried out to chassis

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle correoded but outside side of prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2019 132,996 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle correoded but outside side of prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 128,459 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner step's corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner wheel arch's corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear's (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 128,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bush has excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both lights have interference with indecators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner step's corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner wheel arch's corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear's (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 128,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,001 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

n/s/f tyre worn low-x2 rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear panel corroded-spare tyre missing-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

wipers smearing-rear service and parking brake passed on limits-parking brake travel-x2 headlamps have slight movement

x2 inner and outer sills corroded and slightly distorted-exhaust system corroded-front brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Jul 2016

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn low-x2 rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear panel corroded-spare tyre missing-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

wipers smearing-rear service and parking brake passed on limits-parking brake travel-x2 headlamps have slight movement

x2 inner and outer sills corroded and slightly distorted-exhaust system corroded-front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 May 2015 139,405 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 139,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 130,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,743 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 113,551 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,610 miles

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

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 DFG is a 2006 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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