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AK12 HSU

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,478 mi
Last recorded118,478 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 118,476 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,328 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 111,326 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,025 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside crack in n/s edge off screen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

large crack in windscreen. Not in swept area

Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,165 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

large crack in windscreen. Not in swept area

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

wheel trims fitted to front wheels at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,566 miles

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

wheel trims fitted to front wheels at time of test

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 HSU is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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