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A8 XES

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,564 mi
Last recorded43,564 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XES
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,564 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2025 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,672 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 41,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,206 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 39,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 23,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,808 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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A8 XES is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 87,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 XES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XES registered?

A8 XES is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A8 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XES shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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