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AJ12 BXY

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

345,494 mi
Last recorded345,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 345,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 331,281 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 302,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 295,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front arch taped up

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

Parking hand brake needs adjusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

previously underseal (anti corrosion paint)

Pass 25 Feb 2022 273,215 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise the driver on body work

small stone chip o/s

Fail 21 Feb 2022 273,139 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise the driver on body work

both front hub-caps missing (taxi fail)

small stone chip o/s

taxi paper work to be done on return

Pass 9 Feb 2022 273,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BADLY WORN ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 273,064 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS A PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BADLY WORN ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 269,743 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR(4) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE/CALIPER STICKING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 262,540 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 262,540 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 228,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 228,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 184,037 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 165,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective steady bar between subframe and gearbox lower ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,172 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 59,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,502 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 33,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 32,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 31,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pad wear indicator wire loose on NS/F

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,212 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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AJ12 BXY is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 AJ12 BXY, 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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AJ12 BXY is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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