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AK12 VJJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 152,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured FRONT EYELET FRACTURED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured FRONT EYELET FRACTURED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion on both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 111,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 111,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear slower, (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear slower, (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,089 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2016 60,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,449 miles

Nearside Front outer cv joint slight wear

top brake light not working advise repair if wired up

Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front outer cv joint slight wear

top brake light not working advise repair if wired up

Pass 13 May 2015 40,802 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 40,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VJJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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