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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LT12 GPEMOT history

LT12 GPE is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LT12 GPE blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
178,011 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 GPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT12 GPE was last recorded at 178,011 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 38,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,648 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
38,363 miles
Average per year
14,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,011 miles
  • 2024 – 139,648 miles
  • 2023 – 122,989 miles
  • 2022 – 105,607 miles
  • 2021 – 95,192 miles
  • 2020 – 85,422 miles
  • 2019 – 45,600 miles
  • 2018 – 41,361 miles
  • 2017 – 35,338 miles
  • 2016 – 27,952 miles
  • 2015 – 21,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,011 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (0.53) 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,011 miles (+38,363)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,011 miles
    Test number
    133199094861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (0.53) 2.12 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass139,648 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,648 miles
    Test number
    487458081290
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,644 miles (+163)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    662280736338
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,481 miles (+16,492)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    823349234723
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on pads ok

  5. Pass122,989 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,989 miles
    Test number
    575085348898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail122,983 miles (+17,376)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    882319359884
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.98 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,607 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,607 miles
    Test number
    745831871884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,192 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    818225780944
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,185 miles (+9,763)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,185 miles
    Test number
    907582731208
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,422 miles (+39,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    535678008413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass45,600 miles (+4,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    533730989814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    296678372912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,356 miles (+6,018)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,356 miles
    Test number
    951476348847
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass35,338 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,338 miles
    Test number
    434285020156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,952 miles (+6,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,952 miles
    Test number
    921641582408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass21,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    796171615250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,142 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    969991215207
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LT12 GPE

Does LT12 GPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 GPE expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 GPE?
The MOT on LT12 GPE expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 GPE done?
LT12 GPE was recorded at 178,011 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 14,775 miles a year.
Has LT12 GPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 GPE has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 GPE 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 LT12 GPE find?
LT12 GPE failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering.; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (0.53) 2.12, and 10 more.

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