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AK12 HWF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 131,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,015 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre - tread wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar bushes worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms - worn

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bushes worn

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Feb 2022 121,008 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s/r tyre - tread wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar bushes worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms - worn

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bushes worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,637 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front to rear brake pipes - slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f d-bar bushes worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms - bushes worn/play

slight oil leak on underside

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retain spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front to rear brake pipes - slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f d-bar bushes worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms - bushes worn/play

slight oil leak on underside

Pass 29 Apr 2020 106,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all central brake pipes are covered in underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank filler pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HWF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWF, 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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AK12 HWF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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