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AV12 XAX

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,564 mi
Last recorded213,564 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 213,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 186,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 186,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 168,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 168,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 149,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,390 miles

Brake fluid level below max mark

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

Nearside Rear Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,158 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Offside Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Front slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on edge tread still visible

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,728 miles

this vehicle has passed the emissions test no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 May 2015 63,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 48,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 48,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 30,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 30,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAX 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 77.8%.

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 XAX, 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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What year was AV12 XAX registered?

AV12 XAX is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 XAX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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