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AJ12 HCD

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,875 mi
Last recorded196,875 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 196,875 miles

brake disc worn, slight play in rack, sills covered by substance, brake pipes covered by substance

Fail 10 Sep 2025 196,875 miles

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

brake disc worn, slight play in rack, sills covered by substance, brake pipes covered by substance

Pass 15 Oct 2024 185,312 miles

slight play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, rear disc worn

Fail 15 Oct 2024 185,312 miles

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

slight play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, rear disc worn

Pass 19 Oct 2023 175,780 miles

sills, chassis legs, floor area, arches corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front tyres approaching limits, brakepipes covered by grease

Pass 25 Oct 2022

all tyres on limits, front discs worn, play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, play in balljoints, oil leak, springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021

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

structure corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2021 176,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction by wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 175,917 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 175,916 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear hub seals leaking

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 170,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes require cleaning & greasing, plastic coating flaking off in various areas, but not affecting strength of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 170,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning lights on dash board (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose & moving (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes require cleaning & greasing, plastic coating flaking off in various areas, but not affecting strength of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 96,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HCD is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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