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AC53 PEN

2011 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,336 mi
Last recorded145,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit106,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 PEN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 145,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 144,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 95,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 38,008 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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AC53 PEN is a 2011 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC53 PEN, 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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AC53 PEN is a 2011 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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