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AK62 YML

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,448 mi
Last recorded227,448 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 227,448 miles

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

Underside chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 227,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underside chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 219,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 204,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 191,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 176,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,202 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 160,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (Corroded @ front and rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (Corroded @ front and rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has free play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,971 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,696 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre defective (4.1.E.1)

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 YML is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK62 YML, 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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AK62 YML is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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