2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CX62 XKZ

The most recent MOT test on 16 September 2022 at 72,020 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unverified. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving from this data alone, as the only other tests were in May 2021 at 68,735 miles, where the van first failed with no defects logged and then passed the same day. Such entries suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical history, and the lack of advisories means no wear trends are visible across the record. The Ford Transit shows just 3,285 miles accumulated between May 2021 and September 2022, and only 72,020 miles across roughly fourteen years of life, equating to about 5,144 miles per year. This is low for a commercial vehicle of this type. Low annual use often points to light duties or extended periods off the road, which can allow corrosion, seized brakes, and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The four-year gap from the last test to today's date in July 2026 means the van has been without a recorded test for nearly four years, so standing time may have introduced fresh faults not captured in the supplied history. A buyer should commission a full independent inspection before purchase. With no defects or advisories listed, the DVSA record gives no signal on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity, yet a 2012 Transit at this age commonly suffers chassis rust and worn suspension arms. The unexplained failure with no defects in September 2022 warrants scrutiny of the test paperwork and the vehicle's present condition. Given the elapsed time since the last MOT, confirm the engine starts cleanly, check for binding calipers after prolonged storage, and inspect exhaust emissions and underbody corrosion. The sparse record offers no evidence of neglect or of careful upkeep, so physical verification of drivetrain and bodywork is essential.