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AJ12 GDZ

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,917 mi
Last recorded90,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,917 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills surface rust

Fail 26 Jan 2026 90,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both inner sills surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,399 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,194 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing/cracked in tread area

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,565 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 53,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,208 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 GDZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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