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309 BFD

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,749 mi
Last recorded175,749 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 BFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 175,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 171,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 165,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 158,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 156,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 155,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 163,818 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 163,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,718 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,261 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,543 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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309 BFD is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 309 BFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 309 BFD registered?

309 BFD is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is 309 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 309 BFD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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