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AD12 BZS

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

317,599 mi
Last recorded317,599 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 317,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear TCA bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 317,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear TCA bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 309,623 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 309,623 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 305,991 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 305,991 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 298,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 298,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 277,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 277,922 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 253,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 221,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 221,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 182,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,788 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2....both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 87,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BZS is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BZS, 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.

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

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