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HV12 MJJ

2012 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,149 mi
Last recorded161,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,149 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 161,149 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 156,392 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 151,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 144,871 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 144,871 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR INNER SIDE WALL. NEW TYRE FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 136,955 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 136,955 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S REAR BOTTOM DROP LINK BUSHES. NEW BUSHES FITTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 127,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEX N/S REAR ON AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 127,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T PIECE TO FLEX N/S REAR ON AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached SECURING BOLT THROUGH BUSH. O/S REAR LINK ARM BOTTOM. BOLT TIGHTENED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S FRONT. ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 1.INNER D BUSH N/ S REAR. 2.O/S REAR LINK ARM BOTTOM BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 1.INNER D BUSH N/ S REAR. 2.O/S REAR LINK ARM BOTTOM BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) loose N/S REAR TWIN WHEELS LOOSE. TIGHTENED (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 86,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,488 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush os and near side rear axel (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,488 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush os and near side rear axel (2.4.G.1)

Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other os inner tyre low pressure.rear axel (4.1.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,204 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MJJ is a 2012 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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