2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

15,162 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,162 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working15.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps10.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    764 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics62.3%
  2. Suspension30.8%
  3. Brakes24.4%
  4. Body & chassis18.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2012 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,162 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).