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AM53 JPS

2011 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,993 mi
Last recorded146,993 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JPS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 146,993 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 146,947 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Lift in Rear Prop shaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 143,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,732 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside mirror case damaged

tipper body / floor heavily corroded

underside vehicle very dirty in mud all over

Fail 8 Jan 2024 138,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside mirror case damaged

tipper body / floor heavily corroded

underside vehicle very dirty in mud all over

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front head light loose

underside vehicle very dirty in mud

tipper body floor heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,340 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front head light loose

underside vehicle very dirty in mud

tipper body floor heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

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

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

tipper body floor heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 127,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

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

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

tipper body floor heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 120,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,867 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,667 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 90,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 85,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,441 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AM53 JPS is a 2011 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM53 JPS, 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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AM53 JPS is a 2011 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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