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AJ12 VTK

2012 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,711 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked and broken but not affecting the correct operation of the lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

wider than standard wheels are slightly protruding but not excessively

Fail 16 Oct 2019 66,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both covers missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fouling on shocker around spring mount (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked and broken but not affecting the correct operation of the lights

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

wider than standard wheels are slightly protruding but not excessively

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,429 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both Front Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 60,400 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both Front Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2/3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,970 miles

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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AJ12 VTK is a 2012 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ12 VTK, 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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AJ12 VTK is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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