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HJ12 ZRZ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 163,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates ( rear brake light ) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides ( operates rear fog lights ) (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Turns reverse lights on (4.5.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 145,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,356 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 125,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,873 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Off side front tyre wearing very close to cords on inner edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

oil leak

Off side front tyre wearing very close to cords on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,588 miles

both front wheel bearing have minor play

o/s/f drop link has minor play

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

rear brake pads and discs low and rusty

rear drop links minor play

Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front wheel bearing have minor play

o/s/f drop link has minor play

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

rear brake pads and discs low and rusty

rear drop links minor play

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,831 miles

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes have minor movement

rear brake discs in very rusty condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,347 miles

nearside rear inner tyre is wearing low

rear pads and discs are wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear inner tyre is wearing low

rear pads and discs are wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s wing mirror glass broken

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wing mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,279 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,790 miles

oily mist around fuelinjector number 1

osr brakelight intermittent not working

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 ZRZ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRZ, 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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HJ12 ZRZ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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