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AV12 ZJO

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,830 mi
Last recorded167,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 167,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 167,830 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction light on dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 153,893 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 144,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,446 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 20 Jul 2021 129,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 & 5th row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,430 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,245 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 ZJO 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 ZJO, 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 ZJO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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