2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF12 MBX

The Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 February 2026 at 229,374 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 31 January 2025 at 217,995 miles also showed a clean sheet. The vehicle carries no outstanding advisories or structural concerns across its supplied history, indicating the recent upkeep has held consistent. The recorded mileage of 229,374 over roughly fourteen years equates to about 16,384 miles per year, which is high for a 2012 panel van and points to sustained commercial use. Between the January 2024 failure at 206,239 miles and the February 2026 pass, the van covered 23,135 miles, a steady annual rate with no sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing only two failed tests on consecutive days in both 2024 and 2025 that then passed without listed defects, suggesting administrative or minor pre-test corrections rather than deep mechanical neglect. The repeated same-week failures followed by immediate passes at 206,239 and 217,993 miles warrant a check of the exact failure triggers, as the record omits defect text. A buyer should physically verify brake disc condition, suspension bushes, and exhaust emissions integrity, since these are common Transit weak points that can cause a one-day fail. Inspect chassis legs and sills for corrosion given the age and mileage, and confirm the odometer aligns with the 11,379-mile gap logged between January 2025 and February 2026. Given the clean advisories and stable pass record, the van shows no worsening trend in the official data. The high mileage demands a hands-on look at drivetrain wear and tyre sidewall cracking, but the MOT trail implies the previous operator kept it through the test standard if not to a high cosmetic level.