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AD12 DXF

2012 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,280 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,700 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 84,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,984 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,895 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70R15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70R15C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,760 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DXF is a 2012 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXF, 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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What year was AD12 DXF registered?

AD12 DXF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AD12 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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