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AJ12 HFS

2012 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,635 mi
Last recorded110,635 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,919 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 96,900 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r brake pad wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,150 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,148 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,476 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))

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Mar 2022 82,476 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))

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

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/f seatbelt edge worn

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 68,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,357 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,891 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes lightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (steering rack boot oil contaminated) (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 52,891 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes lightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (steering rack boot oil contaminated) (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,485 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,337 miles

tyre pressure look low

Pass 20 May 2015 34,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 34,544 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 HFS is a 2012 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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