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502 JLB

2012 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration502 JLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remanding steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sills inner sills etc corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 85,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remanding steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON THE LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,032 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jul 2023 82,032 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 81,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,584 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,781 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,765 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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502 JLB is a 2012 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 502 JLB, 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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502 JLB is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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