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AL53 DAY

2011 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit106,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 DAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,347 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring Hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 104,980 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,215 miles

Central fuel tank damp(no visual of leak)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge( no cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from power steering pump area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os, outer sidewalls kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wiring damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel tank damp(no visual of leak)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge( no cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from power steering pump area

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns+os, outer sidewalls kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,715 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,715 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,051 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,549 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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AL53 DAY is a 2011 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AL53 DAY, 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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AL53 DAY is a 2011 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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