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AK12 JHJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,944 mi
Last recorded158,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 158,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL** (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various/unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear inner arches (to rear load area) corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,261 miles

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

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

damp on subframe near fuel pipe work for vaporizer

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 2 Jul 2025 138,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

damp on subframe near fuel pipe work for vaporizer

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Jul 2024 117,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 117,943 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working 2x 380 bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,503 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2022 109,418 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 101,320 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,877 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,877 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting at inner faces of front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting at rear brake disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,102 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear hub seals wet with fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 44,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 31,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of front and rear brake discs ridged/deteriorating.front pads approx 70% wear.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of front and rear brake discs ridged/deteriorating.front pads approx 70% wear.

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 JHJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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