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HK12 DFG

2012 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 DFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,169 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,606 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear hub seals weeping

slight movement in drivers seat frame

Pass 1 May 2019 65,332 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

hub caps fitted to front wheels

nearside & offside front top marker lights not working

Fail 1 May 2019 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

hub caps fitted to front wheels

nearside & offside front top marker lights not working

Pass 24 May 2018 58,486 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing puncture (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 58,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing puncture (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,009 miles

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

offside front top marker light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,009 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

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

offside front top marker light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,144 miles

nail in n/s/rear outter tyre

o/s/rear plastic wheel arch missing

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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HK12 DFG is a 2012 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK12 DFG, 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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HK12 DFG is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is HK12 DFG safe to buy?

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