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AK12 XFA

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,450 miles

Front fire equipment out of date 02/2012

Front first aid box out of date

Nearside Rear window break hammer missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 61,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front fire equipment out of date 02/2012

Front first aid box out of date

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear window break hammer missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 52,840 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 52,838 miles

Central Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 49,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,862 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,335 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 37,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,155 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 XFA is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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