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AK61 VLG

2012 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

388,873 mi
Last recorded388,873 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 388,873 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 385,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 369,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 349,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 328,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 311,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 273,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 266,937 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper slow to return to rest posion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 266,937 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake lever on caliper slow to return to rest posion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 266,841 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 226,568 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 185,083 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 185,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 144,468 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 142,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

cooler box plugged into passenger seat belt

fuel leakage fron fuel pump area but not dripping

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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AK61 VLG is a 2012 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK61 VLG, 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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AK61 VLG is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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