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AY12 XBR

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XBR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026
Fail 14 May 2026

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 110,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Emergency exit sign missing emergency exit window lable (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger grab handle insecure side loading door on b pillar behind passenger seat (9.6 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat insecure welds on rear of seat have broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated side loading door lower hinge (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt third row behind drivers seat outer seat

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt forth row behind drivers seat, single seat

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt third row behind drivers seat inner seat

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear damaged casing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 108,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened second row middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats in rear not all belts tested

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 104,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats in rear not all belts tested

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TO ALL REAR SEATS

Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TO ALL REAR SEATS

Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 7 x rear compartment seats

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 7 x rear compartment seats

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,787 miles

Wear in drivers seat frame / mechanism

Fail 16 May 2019 82,787 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wear in drivers seat frame / mechanism

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 79,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 70,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out passenger (6.9.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal leaking. (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake light inop.

Pass 5 May 2016 56,963 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 56,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 39,025 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 39,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 20,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,549 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 XBR is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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