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AK12 XKC

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,474 mi
Last recorded156,474 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,474 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front ns and os inner tie rod arm have slight play

oil leak under engine

Fail 4 Sep 2025 156,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 150,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 150,996 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 143,588 miles

Driver's seat frame cracked.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 136,227 miles

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

Drivers seat frame cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2021 126,032 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn

bonnet lock - slight insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 121,658 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 113,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,624 miles

Nearside Rear additional position lamp not working

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 104,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear additional position lamp not working

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 84,871 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 84,871 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect try bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2016 59,368 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,246 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 XKC 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 68.8%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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