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HN12 BGF

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

210,566 mi
Last recorded210,566 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 210,566 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 210,520 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front engine mounting cross member corroded and holed at mounting points (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded and holed (behind rear towbar) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 198,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 178,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,087 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 142,807 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,972 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,625 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,166 miles

rear spring bushes in poor condition

small cut in o/s rear outter tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,071 miles

n/s side load door emergency exit not marked on outside

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 BGF is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HN12 BGF, 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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HN12 BGF is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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