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AV12 VXU

2012 Ford Tourneo

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,711 mi
Last recorded27,711 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Tourneo85,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VXU
MakeFord
ModelTourneo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes perished splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake sticking slightly not returning to stop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,612 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake light staying on hand brake lever not returning fully

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi pipes x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise both front suspension arms corroded & bushes worn

advise front sub-frame corroded

advise handbrake warning light intermittent on dash, handbrake sticking slightly

advise power steering pipes corroded slight misting oil on pipe

advise rear brake discs corroded on inner side of discs

Fail 11 Mar 2024 25,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear central mirror broken, does not provide view to rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi pipes x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise both front suspension arms corroded & bushes worn

advise front sub-frame corroded

advise handbrake warning light intermittent on dash, handbrake sticking slightly

advise power steering pipes corroded slight misting oil on pipe

advise rear brake discs corroded on inner side of discs

Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,946 miles

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

Rear Brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Rear Park brake just met minimum effort 17%.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 24,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Rear Park brake just met minimum effort 17%.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,092 miles

Parkbrake warning light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,092 miles

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

Parkbrake warning light on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minimal brake fiction left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minimal brake fiction left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 23,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minimal brake fiction left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minimal brake fiction left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 16,201 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 11,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 7,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 6,666 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo?

Based on 136,499 MOT tests across 15,264 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
9,951
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
15,264
On UK Roads
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AV12 VXU is a 2012 Ford Tourneo in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Tourneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Tourneo typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Tourneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 VXU is a 2012 Ford Tourneo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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