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AK11 ZBZ

2011 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,442 mi
Last recorded201,442 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit106,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 201,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 188,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 188,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 174,333 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 174,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 160,445 miles

emissions limit only just met specified value

Fail 4 Aug 2022 160,400 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.54avg (0.96) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded small pipe into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded small pipe into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front inner sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2021 149,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in drivers seat base

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,488 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in clip on chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,743 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,433 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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AK11 ZBZ is a 2011 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 106,070 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 AK11 ZBZ, 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 15 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK11 ZBZ is a 2011 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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