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AJ61 KPL

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 KPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 115,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK FROM BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,038 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,034 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,918 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged Filler pipe perished (7.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Slight fuel leak from top of tank

Spare tyre flat

tyre valves perished

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged Filler pipe perished (7.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front wheel arch trim loose

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Slight fuel leak from top of tank

Spare tyre flat

tyre valves perished

Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipe cracking

offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,399 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipe cracking

offside wiper blade split

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 KPL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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