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AD12 DTX

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,636 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,753 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,553 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 54,189 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,600 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 52,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,190 miles

Central Rear Lower tow bar rusted heavy rust blemishes

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,585 miles

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 42,584 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 36,937 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,981 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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AD12 DTX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 DTX, 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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What year was AD12 DTX registered?

AD12 DTX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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