2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YR61 VAU
2011 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 145,439 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR61 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 145,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR61 VAU 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 2011 Ford Transit (YR61 VAU) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joints ns a”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
YR61 VAU Mileage History
- 19/12/2023133,826 mi
- 19/12/2024139,394 mi+5,568 mi
- 19/12/2025145,413 mi+6,019 mi
- 11/06/2026145,428 mi+15 mi
- 19/06/2026145,439 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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