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VX61 FTZ

2012 Dfsk Loadhopper

White Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper30,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 FTZ
MakeDfsk
ModelLoadhopper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,532 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 117,530 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate damp

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both steps rusty

under side rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,505 miles

Offside Rear banking plate damp and sign of a possible leak

all suspention items corroded

under body corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 117,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear banking plate damp and sign of a possible leak

all suspention items corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,491 miles

Emissions not tested co2 to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspenton items corroded

all underbody corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,606 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Carrier tied on with rope. ()

Emissions just met.

Engine has slight misfire.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 107,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine misfire.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Lsv to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Spare tyre defective Carrier tied up with rope. ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,854 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear spare wheel secured with a rope ?

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,031 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

slight play in Nsf, Osf and Osr wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2016 100,031 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear both (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in Nsf, Osf and Osr wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

How Reliable is the Dfsk Loadhopper?

Based on 5,241 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
2,772
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 96
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VX61 FTZ is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper in White with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 Dfsk Loadhopper fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX61 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dfsk Loadhopper typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Dfsk Loadhopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX61 FTZ is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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