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AA07 CAP

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

234,971 mi
Last recorded234,971 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA07 CAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 234,971 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 234,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 218,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush seperating from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush seperating from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 218,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush seperating from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush seperating from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 203,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 181,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 169,157 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 169,157 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 148,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 148,601 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,601 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,650 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AA07 CAP is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AA07 CAP, 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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AA07 CAP is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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