2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AD52 HUD

The 2012 Ford Transit currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 15 May 2026, passed at 166,897 miles. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, though not without recurring minor defects. The most recent test required a retest on the same day to resolve an offside rear position lamp failure and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Both were rectified promptly, suggesting the owner addressed immediate failures rather than ignoring them. The pass is recent, giving the vehicle a full year of MOT validity from May 2026. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical commercial use. Between the July 2023 test at 100,899 miles and the December 2024 test at 136,451 miles, the vehicle covered 35,552 miles in roughly 17 months, averaging approximately 2,090 miles per month. That rate held steady through to the May 2026 test at 166,897 miles, adding 30,446 miles over 17 months at around 1,790 miles per month. No suspicious gaps or sudden drops appear in the record, and the odometer progression aligns with a working commercial vehicle rather than one that has stood idle for long periods. The December 2024 failure is the most technically significant entry. The tester flagged corroded brake pipes on both the nearside front and rear, described as corroded and covered in grease or other material. This combination of corrosion and contamination suggests the pipes had been deteriorating for some time, with grease or dirt masking the condition during inspection. Although the vehicle passed in May 2026 with no brake pipe defects recorded, a buyer should still inspect the underside carefully, paying close attention to the condition of all brake lines, unions, and fixings, particularly where dirt and road salt accumulate. Any signs of surface rust, weeping fluid, or fresh paint on brake components could indicate a recent cosmetic cover-up rather than a lasting repair. Beyond the braking system, the history shows recurring attention to tyres and driveline components. The December 2024 failure identified both nearside front and offside rear tyres below the 1.6mm legal minimum, along with a severely deteriorated constant velocity boot on the offside front drive shaft. The May 2026 advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit suggests tyre wear remains a recurring issue, possibly linked to wheel alignment, suspension geometry, or simply high annual mileage. A prospective buyer should check all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, inspect the CV joint boots for splits or grease loss, and examine the track rod ends, given the slight play noted on the offside track rod end in July 2023. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should also be assessed, as high-mileage Transits working at or near their gross vehicle weight commonly develop wear in these areas over time.