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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

A12 SOSMOT history

A12 SOS is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 222,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

A12 SOS blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
222,474 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 SOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 SOS was last recorded at 222,474 miles on 18 May 2026, 7,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,931 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,543 miles
Average per year
11,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,474 miles
  • 2025 – 214,931 miles
  • 2024 – 209,048 miles
  • 2023 – 206,781 miles
  • 2022 – 202,707 miles
  • 2021 – 197,248 miles
  • 2020 – 189,601 miles
  • 2019 – 178,898 miles
  • 2018 – 173,607 miles
  • 2017 – 151,837 miles
  • 2016 – 134,003 miles
  • 2015 – 109,759 miles
  • 2014 – 86,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,474 miles (+7,543)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    222,474 miles
    Test number
    941878358371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass214,931 miles (+5,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,931 miles
    Test number
    629259193093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,048 miles (+2,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    209,048 miles
    Test number
    908046929014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass206,781 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    206,781 miles
    Test number
    627595127637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,707 miles (+5,459)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    202,707 miles
    Test number
    419637505701
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub sills leaking

  6. Pass197,248 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    197,248 miles
    Test number
    543548146554
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail197,248 miles (+7,647)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,248 miles
    Test number
    479365850748
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass189,601 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    189,601 miles
    Test number
    949391345911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail189,576 miles (+10,678)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,576 miles
    Test number
    515070081595
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass178,898 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    178,898 miles
    Test number
    302159669939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,607 miles (+21,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,607 miles
    Test number
    950103736064
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    864016637559
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail151,837 miles (+17,834)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    730659683845
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass134,003 miles (+24,244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,003 miles
    Test number
    184343364312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,759 miles (+23,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,759 miles
    Test number
    358371285181
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  16. Pass86,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    105401574124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,409 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    648170874111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about A12 SOS

Does A12 SOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 SOS is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 SOS?
The MOT on A12 SOS is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 SOS done?
A12 SOS was recorded at 222,474 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 11,422 miles a year.
Has A12 SOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 SOS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 SOS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 SOS find?
A12 SOS passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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