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HJ12 TGU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,200 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r inner tyres splitting across tread

check rear inner brake pads 3000 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush becoming worn

small splits in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,042 miles

Offside side marker lights not working

Fail 23 Nov 2021 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside side marker lights not working

Pass 16 Jun 2020 72,934 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,899 miles

osf tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,874 miles

o/s/f tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear sidemarker light lense missing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,735 miles

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 TGU 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 86.7%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

HJ12 TGU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is HJ12 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 TGU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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