2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BD62 AAZ

The Ford Transit presents a current roadworthiness status based on a passed MOT dated 23 February 2024 at 168,439 miles, with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available records remains stable, as every test from 25 January 2022 onwards logged zero defects. The vehicle carries two historical failures dated 15 February 2024 and 30 January 2023, both showing no defects entered, a pattern suggesting administrative rejection rather than mechanical fault. Relative to today's date of 20 July 2026, that latest pass is over two years old, meaning the van almost certainly runs on an expired MOT and requires fresh testing before road use. Mileage accumulation reflects tapering use as the van aged. The record shows 157,979 miles on 25 January 2022, rising to 162,928 miles at the 30 January 2023 failure and 162,970 at the 6 February 2023 pass. By 15 February 2024 the odometer read 168,411 miles, climbing marginally to 168,439 at the subsequent pass eight days later. Annual distance travelled between 2022 and 2024 averaged roughly 5,200 miles, well below the lifetime average of about 12,000 miles per year implied by the 2012 build and total clocking. Sparse entries before 2022 leave earlier care undocumented, but the recent low intake implies lighter commercial duty or periods of standing. A buyer must treat the clean defect list with caution. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions across these tests, yet a 14-year-old high-mileage Transit demands physical scrutiny of those very items. The unexplained fail-pass cycles within days at near-identical mileages warrant a DVSA enquiry to confirm whether a non-itemised fault such as tyre tread or lamp function triggered rejection. Previous owners clearly kept the van through two rapid re-tests, indicating willingness to rectify issues swiftly, but the lack of advisories does not evidence thorough upkeep of consumables. In person, prioritise inspection of structural integrity around chassis rails and sills for rust, assess drivetrain wear given 168k miles, and measure brake disc thickness and suspension compliance. Verify the validity of the 2024 pass and confirm no hidden mechanical trends exist beyond the sparse record. This van's history shows no worsening faults, yet its aged condition and lapsed test demand independent verification before purchase.