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AJ12 GRZ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,689 mi
Last recorded197,689 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 197,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 197,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 197,424 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 196,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 192,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 187,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 178,163 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 178,159 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working x3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 156,004 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 156,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,677 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

high level stoplight not working

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

high level stoplight not working

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,874 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 GRZ 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 75%.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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