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HK12 FBF

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,171 mi
Last recorded188,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 188,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 188,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 181,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 175,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 164,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 164,471 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front 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))

slightly damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2021 154,143 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper centre to outer wing loose

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rea low bolt and bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight weep on hub and bearing seal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack and tie rod arm ball joint inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 154,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper centre to outer wing loose

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rea low bolt and bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight weep on hub and bearing seal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack and tie rod arm ball joint inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,917 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on edges rusty lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 145,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high possible light unit not positioned correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on edges rusty lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 139,435 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 139,244 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 125,552 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r half shaft sills damp

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,650 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar end link slight play

o/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 5 Aug 2016 111,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f anti roll bar end link slight play

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,358 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 FBF is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HK12 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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