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AF12 RAE

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT SWEAT FROM REAR OF GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,583 miles

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

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

no seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

no seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 35,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 17,276 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

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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AF12 RAE is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 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 AF12 RAE, 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 10 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 AF12 RAE registered?

AF12 RAE is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is AF12 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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