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AV61 ZKW

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 156,331 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 154,669 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 151,220 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 147,918 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 147,918 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 141,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (by fuel cooler and fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 138,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (by fuel cooler and fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,585 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 135,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four badly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 129,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four badly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,766 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes spilt

Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,766 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and n/s/r brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone rear bushes spilt

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,343 miles

nsf screen cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2015 88,343 miles

Leaf spring cracked nsr (2.4.B.1a)

nsf screen cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,513 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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AV61 ZKW 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 ZKW, 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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AV61 ZKW is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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