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AK12 VJE

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,302 mi
Last recorded151,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 151,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 137,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 115,685 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 115,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 100,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [inside edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 100,882 miles

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

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [inside edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 85,270 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,164 miles

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

wipers smeary

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 VJE is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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