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HV12 AAK

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,083 mi
Last recorded141,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 AAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 141,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,100 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,678 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,550 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,706 miles

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,791 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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HV12 AAK is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV12 AAK, 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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HV12 AAK is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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