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AK12 XBF

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 136,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021
Pass 21 May 2021 132,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,408 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,147 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,793 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,077 miles

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

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 XBF is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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