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AE12 DKN

2012 Ford Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Motor Caravan72,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 DKN
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 82,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 82,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake warning light does not extinguish when handbrake released

Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 80,689 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,704 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,985 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,542 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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AE12 DKN is a 2012 Ford Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 72,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 DKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE12 DKN registered?

AE12 DKN is a 2012 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AE12 DKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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