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AK62 BWU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,695 mi
Last recorded210,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 210,695 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 199,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 191,108 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 191,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 187,021 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 187,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 185,948 miles

REAR INDICATORS / FRONT PADS LOW / LIP ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT X O/S/R OUTER SILLS

Fail 2 Sep 2015 185,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR INDICATORS / FRONT PADS LOW / LIP ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT X O/S/R OUTER SILLS

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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AK62 BWU is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 BWU registered?

AK62 BWU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AK62 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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