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AJ12 SDO

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

151,230 mi
Last recorded151,230 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 150,857 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam switches off with main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 141,979 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers parking in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 134,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 126,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,852 miles

Gearbox mounting defective LOOSE ()

HEAVY PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT

Fail 27 Jun 2019 111,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective LOOSE ()

HEAVY PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,199 miles

FUEL PUMP WET ON TOP AROUND PLASTIC PIPE

HEAVY PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,638 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern and wearing on inner edge ///

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern and wearing on inner edge ///

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,962 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,962 miles

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

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 SDO 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 52.9%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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