2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FG12 ABX

The 2012 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 23 January 2026 at 150,522 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 14 February 2025 at 149,867 miles, although the same date shows a failed attempt with no defects logged, a likely administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The earlier passes on 20 December 2023 at 149,780 miles and 24 August 2022 at 144,055 miles further support a consistent absence of advisories across the recorded history. At roughly 10,752 miles per year, the accumulated 150,522 miles is typical for a fourteen-year-old light commercial vehicle. The record shows sparse but clean testing, with the longest gap falling between the August 2022 and December 2023 tests where the van covered only 5,725 miles. From December 2023 to February 2025 the mileage rose by just 87 miles, then 655 miles to the January 2026 test, indicating prolonged low-use periods that can encourage corrosion and seized mechanical components despite the clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion, as the MOT record contains no advisories but low annual mileage often masks rust on chassis rails and suspension mounting points. The front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for binding or degradation given the vehicle's standing periods. Examine exhaust emissions and brake disc condition on a road test, since static MOT passes do not capture intermittent faults that develop during storage.