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HV12 MHX

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 MHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear and staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working All on offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit Socket broken and exposed internal wiring/connections (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Smashed (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of coolant on underside on pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit in parts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022

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

Offside marker lamp lenses missing

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle passenger loading door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside marker lamp lenses missing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,727 miles

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

Wiring at diesel valve near steering rack damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working 2 x sidemarker lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Wiring at diesel valve near steering rack damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,521 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 28,521 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,314 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 MHX is a 2012 Ford Transit in White 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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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