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AF62 VBJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 139,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 139,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 131,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 124,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,624 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly damp

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal slightly damp

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2020 94,595 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear step corroded and sharp objects (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,253 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,352 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,352 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,634 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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AF62 VBJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF62 VBJ, 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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AF62 VBJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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