2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FN12 KBK

The Ford Transit presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the 4 February 2022 test at 175,080 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as the final examination recorded no defects. However, the vehicle failed twice immediately prior at 175,075 miles on 1 February 2022 and at 175,069 miles on 17 August 2021, both with no defects formally logged by the tester. Such clean failure records suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than resolved mechanical faults, leaving the true condition unverified by the documentation. The recorded mileage of 175,080 against a 2012 model year equates to roughly 12,500 miles annually, a high figure for a light commercial van of this age and indicative of sustained heavy-duty use. The odometer advanced only eleven miles between the August 2021 failure and the February 2022 failure, then a further five miles to the pass, showing the vehicle was barely driven across that six-month window. This near-static mileage through three tests implies the van stood idle or circulated only locally, yet the high lifetime total means drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake discs have absorbed considerable prior wear. A buyer should commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly along the chassis rails and sills where Transits of this generation degrade. The lack of advisories across all entries does not confirm sound condition but reflects either cursory testing or a vehicle presented clean on the day. Given the twin pre-pass failures, verify the VIN and test certificates against DVSA records to rule out clerical mismatch. Prior owners ran the van hard for over 175,000 miles before parking it for the final test cycle, so expect tired coil springs, worn steering joints, and exhaust emissions drift. Confirm brake caliper freedom and tyre sidewall cracking before road use, as the sparse history offers no evidence of consumable replacement discipline.