2012 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YB61 BKD
2012 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 171,306 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB61 BKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2026
- 171,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
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YB61 BKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Transit (YB61 BKD) between March 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
YB61 BKD Mileage History
- 07/03/2024154,620 mi
- 13/03/2024154,632 mi+12 mi
- 01/10/2025164,508 mi+9,876 mi
- 06/10/2025164,528 mi+20 mi
- 27/10/2026171,306 mi+6,778 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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