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HV12 VHU

2012 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,472 mi
Last recorded195,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit98,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 195,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 183,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,865 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,062 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 VHU is a 2012 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHU, 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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What year was HV12 VHU registered?

HV12 VHU is a 2012 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is HV12 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 VHU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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