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AK12 ETD

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ETD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 184,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 184,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 147,757 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

High level brake light not worling

N/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,238 miles

N/s/f tyre valve damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

High level brake light not working

N/s/f tyre valve damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,337 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 May 2017 98,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,241 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to cords/ply on inside edges outside centre 3/4

Crack on n/s of windscreen

N/s/r tyre has cracks in tread close to cords

O/s/r tyre has stepped tread on inside edge wearing close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres are worn close to cords/ply on inside edges outside centre 3/4

Crack on n/s of windscreen

N/s/r tyre has cracks in tread close to cords

O/s/r tyre has stepped tread on inside edge wearing close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK12 ETD is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK12 ETD, 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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AK12 ETD is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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