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HV12 LYA

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 95,284 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,372 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 70,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 61,928 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 61,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 51,916 miles

Rear Center brake light inoperative.

Fail 28 May 2020 51,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Center brake light inoperative.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,285 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,084 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,177 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,177 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,185 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 LYA is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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