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AA12 JCB

2012 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,069 mi
Last recorded38,069 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Auto Trail21,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 JCB
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 37,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 May 2024 37,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,155 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on discs faces

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,830 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on discs faces

Pass 20 May 2020 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,301 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,506 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,252 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 19,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Auto Trail?

Based on 4,299 MOT tests across 416 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,892
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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AA12 JCB is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,264 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 Auto Trail fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA12 JCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AA12 JCB is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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