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AJ12 NVL

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,186 mi
Last recorded161,186 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 161,186 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 161,185 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 158,934 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 158,934 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 157,164 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 157,164 miles

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

Position lamp not working front side both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 154,856 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 154,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 151,990 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 151,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,700 miles

windscreen has slight crack-handbrake lever has slight travel-wishbone bushes perished-brake pipes surface rust-parking brake passed on limits-slight judder at front brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

windscreen has slight crack-handbrake lever has slight travel-wishbone bushes perished-brake pipes surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side load door handle defective

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,654 miles

emmisions too clear to register

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 NVL is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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