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AK12 JAO

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,148 mi
Last recorded140,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction between hazard light and side light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lens discoloured

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has multiple stone chips and a crack nsf upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,393 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2021 103,393 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,581 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,467 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 47,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 35,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JAO is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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