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AF12 LXZ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,978 mi
Last recorded225,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 225,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 222,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged abs wire rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer and inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side body and chassis corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 222,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight all tyres no ply rating. fitted with car tyres only xl (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged abs wire rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer and inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side body and chassis corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 217,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 217,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and sill to floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail each sides of engine (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake just passed test with 16%. needs 16% to pass and over

Pass 6 Jan 2023 210,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 210,290 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 199,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 194,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 194,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 189,998 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 165,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 152,582 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,015 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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AF12 LXZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 LXZ, 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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AF12 LXZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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