2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YS12 GYY
2012 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 214,895 km. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 214,895 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS12 GYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 214,895 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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YS12 GYY 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 (YS12 GYY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3”.
YS12 GYY Odometer History
- 23/08/2024194,783 km
- 28/08/2025205,009 km+10,226 km
- 03/09/2025205,015 km+6 km
- 20/08/2026214,891 km+9,876 km
- 21/08/2026214,895 km+4 km
Average of roughly 10,091 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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