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AV12 UDG

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,390 mi
Last recorded58,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 58,390 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 58,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases short (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,761 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,398 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2020 47,398 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear [across axle] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 May 2019 45,045 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 45,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear outer tyre sidewalls heavily cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 42,565 miles

cracks in rear tyre treads and scuffed side walls

Pass 10 May 2017 37,116 miles

both rear outer tyre walls showing cracks

Fail 10 May 2017 37,116 miles

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

both rear outer tyre walls showing cracks

Pass 3 May 2016 32,740 miles

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

both rear outer tyre walls

Fail 3 May 2016 32,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear outer tyre walls

Fail 6 May 2015 26,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 26,783 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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AV12 UDG is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV12 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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