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AJ12 FGV

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

191,406 mi
Last recorded191,406 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 191,406 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 183,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 183,736 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 173,999 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from around gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of van has been under sealed

Fail 11 Sep 2023 173,996 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from around gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of van has been under sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 166,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 166,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 159,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 147,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2019 147,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2018 133,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 May 2018 133,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2017 108,536 miles

oil sweat at sump.

Fail 19 May 2017 108,536 miles

Brake pipe leaking pipe going to slave cylinder leaking. (3.6.A.1)

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

oil sweat at sump.

Pass 13 May 2016 86,642 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked but not materially affecting the view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 86,642 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked but not materially affecting the view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,482 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 64,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FGV is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 AJ12 FGV, 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 FGV is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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