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HK61 GRU

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,600 mi
Last recorded119,600 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 GRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 113,302 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear will show white light when light side light fixed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 112,176 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight Both sides front (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,123 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,123 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,365 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside top marker lamp inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,365 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside top marker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,699 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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HK61 GRU is a 2012 Ford Transit in White 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 HK61 GRU, 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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What year was HK61 GRU registered?

HK61 GRU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is HK61 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 GRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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