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HK12 HWT

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,152 mi
Last recorded131,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side of the front door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering rack has slightly play

Fail 29 May 2025 131,102 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side of the front door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear all around (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering rack has slightly play

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,050 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Rear Lense Broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Below Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Rear Bush Has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Rear Bush Has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Front Washers Switch Not Working, (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Below Limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,920 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,327 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 112,327 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,669 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,669 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover taped (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,508 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

n/s rear inner tyre worn inner edge

n/s rear outer tyre has nail

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,399 miles

slight play rear leaf spring front bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front and rear position lamps on constantly, even when switch is in off position

Fail 6 Aug 2015 30,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front and rear position lamps on constantly, even when switch is in off position

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 HWT is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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