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AK12 TWN

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,063 mi
Last recorded115,063 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Side Door Handle Modified

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both Rear Bearing Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 115,063 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both Front Inner Tie Rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Side Door Handle Modified

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both Rear Bearing Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to abs pump (corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 88,364 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on to abs pump (corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 88,376 miles

Rear Original fitment brake lights are inoperative, vehicle has 2 brake lights fitted higher up on body which are clearly visible past lift bucket

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,810 miles

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 TWN is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TWN, 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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What year was AK12 TWN registered?

AK12 TWN is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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