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AV61 ZLO

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

302,943 mi
Last recorded302,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 302,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 302,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 290,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 278,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 268,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 268,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 258,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 258,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 246,739 miles

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

side and rear marker lenses damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2021 246,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

side and rear marker lenses damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2020 235,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 220,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 207,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 191,664 miles

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

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

crack in screen on nearside

Fail 10 Jan 2017 191,664 miles

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

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

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

crack in screen on nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2016 179,271 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 21 Jan 2016 179,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 23 Jan 2015 145,461 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

minor chips windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2015 145,461 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

minor chips windscreen

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 ZLO is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 ZLO, 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 AV61 ZLO registered?

AV61 ZLO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZLO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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