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AK12 JHY

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,003 mi
Last recorded144,003 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to all flexible hoses corroded close to where they join (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 144,000 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to all flexible hoses corroded close to where they join (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,578 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake to both rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,243 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

blow on exhaust front flexis

damage to windscreen

nsf tyre worn on edge and at limit

Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,243 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

blow on exhaust front flexis

damage to windscreen

nsf tyre worn on edge and at limit

Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,946 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 114,946 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 101,618 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,616 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking possibly from injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x screws ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,888 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 JHY is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 AK12 JHY, 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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AK12 JHY is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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