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V4 AFF

2012 Ford Falcon

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests29 (28 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.6%

Mileage

135,718 mi
Last recorded135,718 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 AFF
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

28 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 135,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 136,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 124,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,832 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 116,681 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,627 miles

Red lens in top of tailgate does not illuminate

warning light on dashboard to show water in fuel

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,260 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 35,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,901 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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V4 AFF is a 2012 Ford Falcon in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.6%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V4 AFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V4 AFF is a 2012 Ford Falcon, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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