2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YA55 VUW
2006 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 148,960 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YA55 VUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 148,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YA55 VUW Mileage History
- 11/11/2021799,991 mi
- 14/08/2024148,944 mi-651,047 mi
- 19/08/2024148,960 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly -235,030 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YA55 VUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Transit (YA55 VUW) between November 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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