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HN12 ARO

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

236,682 mi
Last recorded236,682 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ARO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 236,682 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 236,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 227,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 215,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 200,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 200,290 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 199,733 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 173,472 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 173,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 171,492 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 150,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 150,200 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 127,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 127,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,221 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 99,219 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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HN12 ARO 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 56.3%.

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 HN12 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN12 ARO registered?

HN12 ARO is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is HN12 ARO safe to buy?

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