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A5 GDL

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,300 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,087 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,578 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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A5 GDL is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A5 GDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 GDL?

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What year was A5 GDL registered?

A5 GDL is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is A5 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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