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AK12 GPY

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,424 mi
Last recorded174,424 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 174,424 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box tip corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 169,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 161,111 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 147,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 129,823 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 129,823 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 110,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 110,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,379 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,379 miles

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

wiper blades poor

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 GPY is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPY, 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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What year was AK12 GPY registered?

AK12 GPY is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GPY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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