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AE06 ABU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,675 mi
Last recorded214,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 ABU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 214,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,026 miles

underbody heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,424 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body seal

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,657 miles

underbody heavily welded and under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2019 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

under-body heavily corroded

under-body heavily welded

whole under body under sealed (heavily)

Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,652 miles

under body heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 11 Jun 2018 115,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,827 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 105,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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AE06 ABU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE06 ABU, 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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AE06 ABU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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