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HJ12 SYV

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 SYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 127,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside seal corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,687 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,981 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 39,254 miles

Front wipers smearing

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,254 miles

Front wipers smearing

High level brake light inop

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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HJ12 SYV is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 SYV, 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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What year was HJ12 SYV registered?

HJ12 SYV is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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