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AK12 UCP

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,357 mi
Last recorded118,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 104,561 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,835 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 95,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake warning light on

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f cv boot holed and leaking

o/s/f metal brake pipe

rear brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,088 miles

anti slip rubber

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2021 89,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

anti slip rubber

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/f drop link play and rubber

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam advise anti slip rubber (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,761 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm back bush parted

o/s/f lower suspension back bush parted

Fail 6 Dec 2019 75,761 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f lower suspension arm back bush parted

o/s/f lower suspension back bush parted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,945 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall ageing

Fail 30 Nov 2018 69,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre outer side wall ageing

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,393 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 UCP is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc 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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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