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HK12 DKJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,349 mi
Last recorded162,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 162,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 161,951 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF sensor damaged/missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Body component slightly loose intercooler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Door step sill, Damaged

Offside Front Lower Blind spot mirror missing

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 158,831 miles

Emissions high at upper limit of factory plate limit

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

Offside Front Blind spot mirror missing

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Bed ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 158,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Blind spot mirror missing

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Bed ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Sensor broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Seriously scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front rear lower wishbone bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner 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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front rear lower bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner ( D ) slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All lights on offside (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,209 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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HK12 DKJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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