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AJ12 GAO

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,419 mi
Last recorded96,419 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,419 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 96,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,872 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 89,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps cover showing white light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 83,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,950 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush offside rear anchor pin and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,931 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,001 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 GAO is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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