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AY12 XAJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,186 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 42,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blades split

Pass 31 May 2019 38,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2019 38,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,816 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,584 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s side door damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,423 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 XAJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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