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AA53 FFS

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 FFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 109,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 109,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when switched the reverse light come on (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 107,832 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 107,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front Tyre's perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyre's worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip present (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyre's perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyre's worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,283 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,510 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside shoulders of the tread

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,921 miles

Damp around fuel filler pipe into the fuel tank

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,574 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,884 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 8,584 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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AA53 FFS is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AA53 FFS, 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.

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AA53 FFS is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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