2012 Ford Transit · 55,818 MOT tests
2012 Ford Transit reliability
2012 Ford Transits fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Transit years (55,818 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 49.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 127,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,818
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.4% of tests fail here (216% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics34.6%
- Suspension20.1%
- Brakes15%
- Body, chassis and structure14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Tyres5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 14.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 12.26%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.16%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 8.13%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.42%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.73%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.63%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Transit reliable?
2012 Ford Transits fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Transit years (55,818 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (14.17% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (12.26% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (9.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Transit shows 127,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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