2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · T31 BBT
2012 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2012. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T31 BBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T31 BBT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Transit (T31 BBT) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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