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AE12 DTZ

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,392 mi
Last recorded48,392 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating/cracking

Offside Front Tyres deteriorating/cracking

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating/cracking

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

Offside Front Tyres deteriorating/cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak Slight ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,263 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,306 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 DTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE12 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

AE12 DTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AE12 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 DTZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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