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AJ12 GPZ

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 175,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 175,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 167,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 160,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 159,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 159,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 156,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 150,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,854 miles

DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET MISSING

MAIN VIN AND WEIGHT PLATE MISSING

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT BULB MISSING, NOT PART OF MOT TEST

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 LARGE STONE CHIPS LESS THAN 10MM DIAMETER IN ZONE "A" PLUS 2 SMALL STONE CHIPS O/S TOP OD SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured TURNING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective NOT FITTED TO CARRIER ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SWITCH WILL NOT RESET TO ZERO, SPRINGS BACK TO No1 POSITION ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 146,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced TURNING BLACK (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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 light intensity significantly reduced TURNING BLACK (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar safety device damaged TOWBAR PIN HAS NO LOCKING DEVISE FITTED (SPRING CLIP) (6.1.6 (d))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed INCORRECT NUMBER SHOWING ON DASHBOARD (0.2 (c))

DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET MISSING

MAIN VIN AND WEIGHT PLATE MISSING

Nearside Rear FOG LIGHT BULB MISSING, NOT PART OF MOT TEST

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 LARGE STONE CHIPS LESS THAN 10MM DIAMETER IN ZONE "A" PLUS 2 SMALL STONE CHIPS O/S TOP OD SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured TURNING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective NOT FITTED TO CARRIER ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SWITCH WILL NOT RESET TO ZERO, SPRINGS BACK TO No1 POSITION ()

tHIS VEHICLE WAS ENTERED ON DVSA SYSTEM USING THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT AS IT WAS A STOLEN / RECOVERED BY THE POLICE VEHICLE

Central Rear Upper HIGHT LEVEL STOP LIGHT DEFECTIVE

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 112,703 miles

offside and nearside front wheel bearing play

Fail 22 May 2017 112,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front wheel bearing play

Pass 9 May 2016 95,878 miles

offside and nearside front wheel bearing play

offside front outer cv boot perishing

Pass 15 May 2015 77,083 miles

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

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 GPZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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