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AV12 XBK

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,877 mi
Last recorded134,877 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,605 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

brake pedal has a lot of travel but still has reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 123,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 118,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,593 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipe on abs pump rubbed through (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,860 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,040 miles

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity lens missing (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,584 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,065 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 XBK 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 72.2%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

AV12 XBK is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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