Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD (2012)
2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Transit 125 is a below-average performer on its first MOT test, with just a 63% pass rate against the UK benchmark of 80%—meaning roughly one in three fails. The good news is that dangerous defects are not showing up across this cohort, so safety isn't the concern here; instead, you're looking at a higher likelihood of routine mechanical problems catching owners out.
At 125,793 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old van, these are working machines that have earned their miles, and the 1.12 average failures per vehicle reflects the wear you'd expect from commercial or heavy use. When you view one, budget for immediate remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone who knows Transit engines well—these vans are robust but need proper maintenance to stay that way.
What to check before buying a 2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 105 | 62.7% | 1.11 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (4%) | 4 | 73.1% | 1.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD vehicles fall between 100,772 and 151,175 miles.
2012 Ford Transit 125 T260 Trend FWD — Still on the Road
54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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