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AK12 KAX

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,780 mi
Last recorded176,780 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 176,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,206 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,171 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,957 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 120,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber perishing

Nearside Front WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING

Offside Rear indicator faded

centre stop inop

emissions passed but too low to detect!

front high pressure power steering pipe seepage adv- REQUIRES ATN!

Fail 4 May 2017 94,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber perishing

Nearside Front WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING

Offside Rear indicator faded

centre stop inop

emissions passed but too low to detect!

front high pressure power steering pipe seepage adv- REQUIRES ATN!

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall tear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wing mirror been taped up

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades slight smear

Fail 5 May 2015 64,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 64,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 KAX is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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