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AO61 XYU

2011 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit106,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 66,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner/outer sill/door step corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2025 66,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner/outer sill/door step corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,087 miles

NSR WHEEL ARCH AND SLIDIG DOOR DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 66,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

NSR WHEEL ARCH AND SLIDIG DOOR DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

brake warning light on dash illuminated

play in steering

Fail 22 Nov 2023 64,687 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged & delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure at bottom of lamp (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

brake warning light on dash illuminated

play in steering

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,495 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front + rear inner brake pads low & discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 61,461 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front + rear inner brake pads low & discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,481 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 57,481 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 53,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 43,759 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test paperwork off dash ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,920 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,990 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,409 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2015 29,409 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,927 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2014 25,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front reg plate cracked

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 XYU is a 2011 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AO61 XYU, 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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AO61 XYU is a 2011 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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