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AY12 BUV

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 BUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 179,130 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 158,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 137,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 117,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,204 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 9,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,764 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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AY12 BUV is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY12 BUV, 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 AY12 BUV registered?

AY12 BUV is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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