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AF12 MFU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,771 mi
Last recorded162,771 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 162,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front nearside and offside sill repaired covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm presented-replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear -service recommended (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 162,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill within 30 cmmof the suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill also inner step -action recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Semaphore indicator arm lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6 mm worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,655 miles

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

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

freshly undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,108 miles

Offside outer sill holed in several places

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,061 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember at tipping ram corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer split down side (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced engine mounting crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tipper body mountings severely corroded and holed on 3/4 of body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier bolts slack (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost body mount corroded and holed at mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure frontmost bracket holed and corroded ()

Offside outer sill holed in several places

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,953 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-75-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft leaking

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-75-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft leaking

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,333 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,638 miles

Exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,423 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured at anchor eye (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,964 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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AF12 MFU is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 MFU, 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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AF12 MFU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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