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AD12 BXU

2012 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,582 mi
Last recorded67,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,953 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edge areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft outer cv joint gaiter showing signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low on inner and outer edge areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,871 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front bush area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edge areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft outer cv joint gaiter showing signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low on inner and outer edge areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,533 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 49,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,905 miles

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

Offside seat base has movement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 38,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush collasped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 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))

Offside seat base has movement

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,817 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,981 miles

Both rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AD12 BXU is a 2012 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD12 BXU, 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 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD12 BXU registered?

AD12 BXU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AD12 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 BXU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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