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252 ACE

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 ACE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,086 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 83,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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252 ACE is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 252 ACE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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252 ACE is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is 252 ACE safe to buy?

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