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Ford Lightning Pick-UP Truck

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 5,400 cc

S12 BHPMOT history

S12 BHP is a blue petrol Ford Lightning Pick-UP Truck first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,334 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
210,334 km
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,746 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Lightning Pick-UP Truck
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BHP was last recorded at 210,334 km on 2 Mar 2026, 5,282 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,052 km · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,282 km
Average per year
7,746 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,334 km
  • 2025 – 205,052 km
  • 2023 – 201,289 km
  • 2022 – 197,922 km
  • 2021 – 194,465 km
  • 2018 – 178,519 km
  • 2017 – 171,592 km
  • 2016 – 163,321 km
  • 2013 – 132,197 km
  • 2010 – 103,905 km
  • 2007 – 80,333 km
  • 2006 – 61,472 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,334 km
  • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing
  • AdvisoryFront condensation in indicator lamps
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside/nearside front bump stop areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside and nearside front bump stop area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,334 km (+5,282)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    210,334 km
    Test number
    537535423412
    • AdvisoryFront bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryFront condensation in indicator lamps
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,052 km (+3,763)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    205,052 km
    Test number
    552459073921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass201,289 km (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,289 km
    Test number
    188077507139
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front bump stop areas corroded

  4. Fail201,256 km (+3,334)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,256 km
    Test number
    174994061643
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front bump stop areas corroded

  5. Pass197,922 km (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,922 km
    Test number
    143234353028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front bump stop area corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler on steering box

  6. Fail197,915 km (+3,450)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,915 km
    Test number
    454809844943
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front bump stop area corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler on steering box

  7. Pass194,465 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,465 km
    Test number
    249737448167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,675 miles
    Test number
    775500131205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail189,675 miles (+5,780)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,675 miles
    Test number
    324715658272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass183,895 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,895 miles
    Test number
    878814801274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail183,760 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,760 miles
    Test number
    380423004343
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering idler bushes

  12. Pass178,519 km (+6,927)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,519 km
    Test number
    518369965800
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 deteriorated (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box deteriorated baffles loose/squeaking
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres starting to perish

  13. Pass171,592 km (+8,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    171,592 km
    Test number
    164691243714
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 beam bender fitted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass163,321 km (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,321 km
    Test number
    206022289229
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion points to underside & components
    • AdvisoryTape fitted to headlamps to deflect euro kick up

  15. Fail163,226 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,226 km
    Test number
    685228224641
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion points to underside & components
    • AdvisoryTape fitted to headlamps to deflect euro kick up

  16. Pass154,763 miles (+10,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,763 miles
    Test number
    109779955451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass144,034 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,034 miles
    Test number
    447115944085
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have beam pattern converted with stick on tape

  18. Pass132,197 km (+450)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,197 km
    Test number
    985344813014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail131,747 km7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,747 km
    Test number
    159943203080
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass119,522 miles (+9,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    535646702026
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass110,155 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,155 miles
    Test number
    689651511028
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteLarge cut in nearside front tyre wall
    • NoteLarge cut in nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteLarge stone chip in windscreen
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension vall joint worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to excess on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges

  22. Pass103,905 km6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,905 km
    Test number
    701965600053
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteLarge cut in nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteLarge cut un nearside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower swivel joint

  23. Pass93,768 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    523282909051
    • NoteNearside rear brake backing plate slightly damp
    • NotePlastic sill covers

  24. Pass80,333 km (+18,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,333 km
    Test number
    120002967359
    • NoteNear side headlamp connection loose
    • NoteSome play in steering idler

  25. Pass61,472 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,472 km
    Test number
    564147146354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers over door sills

Questions about S12 BHP

Does S12 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BHP is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BHP?
The MOT on S12 BHP is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BHP done?
S12 BHP was recorded at 210,334 km at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,746 km a year.
Has S12 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BHP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 BHP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 BHP find?
S12 BHP passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: front bump stops missing; front condensation in indicator lamps; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 8 more.

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