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AX61 DTZ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,202 mi
Last recorded157,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 DTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 157,202 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 157,186 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd center bearing failed (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bottom of light (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded rear spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear axle bump stop area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 149,663 miles

emissions to weak to read

offside rear chassis behind wheel corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 148,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear chassis behind wheel corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 143,225 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Both rear chassis corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,724 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Some play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 130,008 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,796 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 121,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,177 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,362 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,353 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 101,295 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,895 miles

brake reserve travel going a long way ?

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,894 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

brake reserve travel going a long way ?

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,639 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX61 DTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White 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 AX61 DTZ, 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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AX61 DTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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