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AV12 WXA

2012 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

317,388 mi
Last recorded317,388 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 317,388 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 312,381 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack starting below wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 303,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody has age realted corrision

Fail 18 Oct 2023 302,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

traction light on

Fail 5 Sep 2023 302,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 289,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 289,268 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 277,026 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 256,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 241,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 241,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2018 213,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 213,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 188,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 2,874 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 WXA is a 2012 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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