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FJ12 MVZ

2012 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,243 mi
Last recorded20,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Auto Trail21,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs showing slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes deteriorated/perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 19,423 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 19,423 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 18,420 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 17,615 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 17,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 15,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 15,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 13,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 9,897 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both side rear side markers inop

Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,628 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Auto Trail?

Based on 4,299 MOT tests across 416 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,892
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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FJ12 MVZ is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Auto Trail fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 MVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ12 MVZ registered?

FJ12 MVZ is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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