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AF12 VVX

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,838 mi
Last recorded161,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 161,838 miles

Both centre and rear side marker lights not working

Central Brake light not working

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R and O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

OSR INNER BODY HAS CORROSION HOLE AND FULL OF WATER

Offside Front seat has movement

Valve stem slightly damaged NSF AND ALL 4 REAR (PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING) (5.2.3 (j))

front Nos plate delaminating

Fail 8 Jun 2026 161,824 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light units deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working unable to check blade clearing (3.5 (a))

Both centre and rear side marker lights not working

Central Brake light not working

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R and O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

OSR INNER BODY HAS CORROSION HOLE AND FULL OF WATER

Offside Front seat has movement

Valve stem slightly damaged NSF AND ALL 4 REAR (PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING) (5.2.3 (j))

front Nos plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jun 2025 150,453 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

HEADLIGHT OUTPUT DETERIATING

REAR ADD ON INDICATOR LAMPS FADING

BOTH CENTRE SIDE MARKERS INOP

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR INNER BUSHES DETERIATING

BOTH REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS FADING

Pass 6 Jun 2024 138,340 miles

Nearside Front seat missing

Rear both rear inner tyres cracking perishing

all brake pipes have oily residue /damp

hose hanging down from n/s of engine

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 16 Jun 2023 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,328 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged rear seats removed and seat belt moved to seat infront (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,328 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps middle lamp (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged second row from back centre seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt buckle casing missing outer.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt buckle casing missing outer.

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019

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

screen cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear inner tyre worn

offside rear outer tyre worn

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear inner tyre worn

offside rear outer tyre worn

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017

frt & rear discs lipped

frt pads getting low

screen cracked

suspect rear pads low

Fail 7 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear most outline marker lens damaged

frt & rear discs lipped

frt pads getting low

screen cracked

suspect rear pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2016

Offside Rear outline marker lens broken

atten n/s/r bumper corner

Fail 13 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outline marker lens broken

atten n/s/r bumper corner

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,401 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013

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 VVX is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF12 VVX, 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 AF12 VVX registered?

AF12 VVX is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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