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AJ12 FJE

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,525 mi
Last recorded189,525 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 189,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 189,347 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 189,347 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 186,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 180,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 175,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 175,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 158,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 145,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 145,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 102,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 102,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 69,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 FJE 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 62.5%.

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 FJE, 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 AJ12 FJE registered?

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

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