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AO12 YOD

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 92,213 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 82,308 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat folded away in stowed position

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 74,942 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,608 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,231 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YOD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YOD, 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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AO12 YOD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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