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AY12 XCE

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

279,830 mi
Last recorded279,830 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 279,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 239,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 210,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 210,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 185,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 185,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 167,015 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 167,015 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 145,538 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 145,538 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 133,654 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 23,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,890 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 XCE is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

AY12 XCE is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AY12 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XCE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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