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AY12 BUW

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,300 miles

Body corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 87,350 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Body corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 87,350 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Body corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,154 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,748 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp slightly dull

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Hub seals damp

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 17,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,106 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 14,106 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 9,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 9,219 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,012 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 BUW is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 AY12 BUW, 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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AY12 BUW is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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