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HN12 WLJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,342 mi
Last recorded160,342 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 160,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch pipe corroded under brake servo

Fail 17 Aug 2023 160,324 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch pipe corroded under brake servo

Pass 4 Jan 2022 149,878 miles

clutch pipe corroded under brake servo

wing mirror covers missing

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,773 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 140,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

both wing mirror covers missing

high level brake light dim

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2019 140,437 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured front spring eye missing (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

both wing mirror covers missing

high level brake light dim

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,458 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 135,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,666 miles

brake pad warning light on

oil leak from o/s/r half shaft oil seal

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on

oil leak from o/s/r half shaft oil seal

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

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 WLJ 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 57.1%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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