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AX12 TYF

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 TYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,840 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024
Fail 15 Apr 2024

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,533 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,479 miles

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,255 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 8,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 8,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 3,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,832 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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AX12 TYF is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX12 TYF, 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 AX12 TYF registered?

AX12 TYF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AX12 TYF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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