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AE12 ACJ

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 90,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,319 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,231 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 81,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,881 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,113 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 57,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,193 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 5 Mar 2015 35,613 miles

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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AE12 ACJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE12 ACJ, 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 AE12 ACJ registered?

AE12 ACJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AE12 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 ACJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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