2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF12 LXT

The 2012 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following the March 2025 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent examination on 15 March 2025 at 260,446 miles returned a pass with no defects logged, though the same date also shows a failed test with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly that suggests a data entry or processing error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 18,600 miles, high for a 14-year-old van but consistent with commercial use. The records show steady accumulation: 232,767 miles in February 2022, 243,776 by March 2023, 253,717 in February 2024, and 260,446 at the 2025 test. No gaps or sudden surges appear. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects flagged at any stage, which limits the depth of mechanical insight available from the history alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the 260,000-mile count and age. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural concerns is reassuring, but MOT tests do not strip components. Verify the exhaust emissions system and check for underlying rust on chassis members. The duplicated 15 March 2025 entries warrant clarification from the selling garage to confirm the vehicle was not withdrawn for rectification. Otherwise, the consistent pass pattern implies the previous operators kept basic statutory compliance current, though no evidence exists of proactive component renewal beyond minimum test standards.