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AV12 OFA

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,935 mi
Last recorded137,935 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 137,935 miles

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

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

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

VAN UNDER BODY RUSTY AND WEEK

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

has heavy corrosion under body, sills, inner wings, wings, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced and all survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2025 137,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

has corrosion under body, sills, inner arches, arches, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced but survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2025 137,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

has corrosion under body, sills, inner arches, arches, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced but survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2024 134,902 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,088 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 79,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to legal limit inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 69,491 miles

auxiliary belt slightly perished

brake fluid level getting low

brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed/damaged

engine damp/oil leak

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre getting low + wearing on inner edge

offside front lower wishbone, rear most bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2018 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

auxiliary belt slightly perished

brake fluid level getting low

brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

drivers seat belt webbing slightly frayed/damaged

engine damp/oil leak

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre getting low + wearing on inner edge

offside front lower wishbone, rear most bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 58,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

auxiliary belt slightly perished

centre stop lamp inoperative

front + rear brake discs slight lip

nearside + offside rear hub seals weaping

power steering fluid level close to minimum

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

Fail 26 May 2017 58,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

auxiliary belt slightly perished

centre stop lamp inoperative

front + rear brake discs slight lip

nearside + offside rear hub seals weaping

power steering fluid level close to minimum

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

Pass 27 May 2016 47,340 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

Fail 27 May 2016 47,340 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

Pass 27 May 2015 33,464 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly perished + just meeting legal requirement

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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AV12 OFA is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV12 OFA, 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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AV12 OFA is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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