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AK12 XFW

2012 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,694 mi
Last recorded165,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 165,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 165,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 163,134 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side has light corrosion all over

Pass 1 Oct 2021 162,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe as corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe as is goes under chassis has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor has light corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 162,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe as corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe as is goes under chassis has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor has light corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 150,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,774 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 101,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 58,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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 XFW is a 2012 Ford Transit in Red 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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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