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AJ61 GDK

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,717 mi
Last recorded180,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 180,717 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS TYRES PERRISHED NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH RIMS DISTORETED SLIGHT FRONTS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 180,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEAD LAMPS REQ POLLOISHED OR REPLACES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened UNDERBODY OK BUT REQ WAX OIL TOP UP TO PROTECT SILLS FLOOR CHASSI ECT SPRINGS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES NOT CLEANING ALL PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS TYRES PERRISHED NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH RIMS DISTORETED SLIGHT FRONTS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 176,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE NOT MOOVING CORRECT and not RETURNING TO STOP POSTION (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 176,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE NOT MOOVING CORRECT and not RETURNING TO STOP POSTION (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 174,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes surface rust req clean and wax oil grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 174,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes surface rust req clean and wax oil grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 173,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 168,989 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 168,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 163,697 miles

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

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre close to limit uneven wear check pressures

Fail 8 Jul 2021 163,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 142,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking (1.2.1 (c))

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in inner wall low pressure or tracking no cords check in future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil grease all underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 99,840 miles

Nearside Front seat and seat belt removed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,339 miles

wax oil grease now

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,486 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,841 miles

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

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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AJ61 GDK is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ61 GDK, 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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AJ61 GDK is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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