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AO12 TZE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and nearside rear have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

staining/dampness around fuel tank and pipes, no visible leak

Fail 7 Jul 2026 101,547 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and nearside rear have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

staining/dampness around fuel tank and pipes, no visible leak

Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 92,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 86,863 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 86,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusted

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 40,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 22,583 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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AO12 TZE 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 75%.

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 AO12 TZE, 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 AO12 TZE registered?

AO12 TZE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AO12 TZE safe to buy?

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