2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MV12 AVU
2012 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 161,571 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV12 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 161,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MV12 AVU Mileage History
- 14/09/2022141,767 mi
- 26/09/2023151,583 mi+9,816 mi
- 18/06/2024151,744 mi+161 mi
- 18/06/2025161,012 mi+9,268 mi
- 04/09/2025161,571 mi+559 mi
Average of roughly 6,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV12 AVU 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 (MV12 AVU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner upper wheel arch (7.”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner upper wheel arch (7”.
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