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AF12 GAZ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,700 mi
Last recorded185,700 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 GAZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 185,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION.

Fail 20 Aug 2025 185,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE HAS SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,612 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both SIdes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 150,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both SIdes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 182,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch tub corroded

Offside Front sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 182,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch tub corroded

Offside Front sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 174,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch tub corroded

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle seals slightly leaking both sides

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 165,104 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 164,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,969 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF12 GAZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF12 GAZ, 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 AF12 GAZ registered?

AF12 GAZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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