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AK12 HWD

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,667 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 89,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,122 miles

handbrake performance just met requirements

Fail 7 Dec 2021 86,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire front injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake performance just met requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2020 80,804 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))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,495 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 67,495 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,243 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise front brake check in 2-4 months pads look low inner

advise front disk corroded and scored and lipped

advise possible oil leak

advise rear pads good disk scored

Pass 12 May 2017 59,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,501 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AK12 HWD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 87,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 HWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 HWD registered?

AK12 HWD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AK12 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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