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A15 VMF

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 131,752 miles

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

Rear hub seals slight weep

Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,786 miles

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

Offside Front body damage

Fail 11 Mar 2025 124,786 miles

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

Offside Front body damage

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,900 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,866 miles

Body markers and n/s roof marker inop

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,866 miles

Body markers and n/s roof marker inop

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,828 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front lower brakes pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,848 miles

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

Several body marker lamps damaged/inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,273 miles

Offside Front side marker showing white (but not to rear)

Offside Rear side marker lamp inop

Fail 1 Mar 2018 70,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front side marker showing white (but not to rear)

Offside Rear side marker lamp inop

Oil leak engine oil leak from sump area ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,165 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,179 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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A15 VMF is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A15 VMF, 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 A15 VMF registered?

A15 VMF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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