2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BD12 FCE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test conducted on 10 June 2022 at 209,370 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. However, the record shows immediate failures followed by passes on the same day, indicating the owner addressed specific faults only when prompted by testing rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile reflects heavy commercial usage for a 14-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 15,000 miles annually. A significant period of high activity occurred between May 2020 and June 2021, where the vehicle covered over 44,000 miles in just twelve-thirteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage places considerable stress on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension components. The lack of advisories in the later tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age, suggesting that components were either recently replaced or overlooked during the inspections. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural members for corrosion, particularly around the rear door arches and rear mounting points where Transits are prone to rot. Given the high mileage and the history of immediate test failures, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers should be checked for excessive play or fatigue. The braking system also requires scrutiny for potential binding calipers or thin discs, as the MOT record does not detail the state of these consumables beyond their functional operation.