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WA62 DBU

2012 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,561 mi
Last recorded23,561 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Auto Trail21,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA62 DBU
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 23,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 20,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 20,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 18,854 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 18,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 15,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 12,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 11,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 8,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,431 miles

steering rack gaitors oily

Pass 30 Sep 2015 5,098 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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WA62 DBU 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 84.6%.

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 WA62 DBU, 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 WA62 DBU registered?

WA62 DBU is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is WA62 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA62 DBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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