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AO61 VTU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,397 mi
Last recorded84,397 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,397 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 84,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,352 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,990 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 36,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,919 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 16,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inop

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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AO61 VTU is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 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 AO61 VTU, 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 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 VTU registered?

AO61 VTU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is AO61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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