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2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,931 mi
Last recorded102,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,931 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,107 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,486 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,794 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,591 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,564 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,538 miles

Front wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen effectively.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,538 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen effectively.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 24,610 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/FRONT LOWER SUS/ARM INNER REAR BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/FRONT LOWER SUS/ARM INNER REAR BUSH STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 15,890 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 AFA is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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