2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DC59 BUS
2012 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,753 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC59 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 111,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC59 BUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Transit (DC59 BUS) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DC59 BUS Mileage History
- 21/08/202399,805 mi
- 19/08/2024168,511 km
- 20/08/2024168,511 km
- 21/08/2025111,753 mi
- 01/09/2025111,753 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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