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AV61 ZKS

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,988 mi
Last recorded156,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 156,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

surface corrosion on body, chassis & suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2026 156,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

surface corrosion on body, chassis & suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,834 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 149,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 146,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 146,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 141,354 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,060 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 115,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,005 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 47,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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AV61 ZKS is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AV61 ZKS, 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.

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What year was AV61 ZKS registered?

AV61 ZKS is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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