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AK12 JKO

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,669 mi
Last recorded179,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 179,669 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 179,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 175,955 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear doors not shut fully

Fail 26 Jan 2024 175,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear doors not shut fully

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,534 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing loose x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 167,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 167,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate pad lamp on dash (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure cover missing sharpe edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper corner loose (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 164,105 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 164,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside plus offside rear axle seal slight weep

Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside plus offside rear axle seal slight weep

Pass 1 May 2018 120,820 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

pad wear sensor lamp on

Fail 1 May 2018 120,800 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

pad wear sensor lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,910 miles

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

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 JKO is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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