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AE06 ADU

2006 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit103,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 ADU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,834 miles

Front suspension rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes rusty

suspension rusty

underside corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Loose wiring by rear axle

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 86,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Loose wiring by rear axle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,250 miles

Exhaust tail pipe knocking on body work

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area, dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Apr 2023 84,250 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust tail pipe knocking on body work

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area, dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,462 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,939 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,939 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,375 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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AE06 ADU is a 2006 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ADU, 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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What year was AE06 ADU registered?

AE06 ADU is a 2006 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is AE06 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 ADU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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