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HJ62 VNT

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,874 mi
Last recorded176,874 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 176,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside jacking points damaged

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2026 176,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside jacking points damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2023 176,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 176,634 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 176,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 167,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 164,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 137,794 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 137,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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HJ62 VNT is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ62 VNT, 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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HJ62 VNT is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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