2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · WF62 AFZ

The 2012 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following its most recent DVSA test on 14 October 2025 at 116,418 miles, where it passed after an initial failure on the same day with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three-year record, with every pass and fail carrying zero advisory or defect entries. This clean slate suggests the vehicle has not accumulated the recurring suspension, braking, or corrosion faults typical of a 14-year-old light commercial. Mileage sits at 116,418 as of the October 2025 test, equating to roughly 8,300 miles per year since registration, a typical figure for this age of Transit. The record shows 113,221 miles on 9 October 2023, 115,408 at the 3 October 2024 failure, 115,465 at the 7 October 2024 pass, and 116,418 by October 2025. Annual accumulation stayed low at around 2,200 miles, then dropped to under 1,000 in the final year. Such light use can mask degraded rubber components through age rather than wear. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pairs on 3 to 7 October 2024 and 14 October 2025, both with no defects logged, point to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, brake discs, coil springs, and suspension bushes given the vehicle's age. Standing time implied by low mileage raises the risk of perished seals and hidden corrosion beneath sills and wheel arches. Verify the V5C and test certificates against the DVSA portal before purchase, since the zero-advisory history offers no insight into consumable condition. Tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions remain unflagged but require physical checks. The record alone supports a clean mechanical verdict with no worsening trend.