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TR05 RAT

2012 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,092 mi
Last recorded40,092 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Auto Trail21,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR05 RAT
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,092 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 40,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 32,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,169 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 16,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 16,539 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,028 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,937 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to delaminate

o/s/r running light not working

Fail 23 Mar 2015 18,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to delaminate

o/s/r running light not working

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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TR05 RAT 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TR05 RAT, 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 TR05 RAT registered?

TR05 RAT is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is TR05 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR05 RAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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