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AY12 XBF

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,408 miles

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

brake pad light on, all pads are new

Fail 2 Jun 2026 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pad light on, all pads are new

Fail 29 Apr 2026 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed by step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed full length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal has excessive travel

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears, Also Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 69,973 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears, Also Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole In Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,073 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,072 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 43,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

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 XBF 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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