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AU57 NDL

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU57 NDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 140,956 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 140,956 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,273 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,626 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 129,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,813 miles

Central Rear trailer light plug unserviceable

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 117,813 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction mirror glass smashed and housing cracked sharp edges (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake warning light on dash (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear trailer light plug unserviceable

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable sticking (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 106,734 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested leaking pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cant adjust, (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,364 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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AU57 NDL is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU57 NDL, 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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AU57 NDL is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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