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BG12 LRN

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,808 mi
Last recorded143,808 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,808 miles

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed, on edge (7.1.2 (b))

underside, treated with underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2026 143,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective underside - gear box to sub-frame mount, rubber incomplete ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, on sides and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, on sides and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed, on edge (7.1.2 (b))

underside, treated with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,619 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

waxoiled

Fail 13 Mar 2025 140,588 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

waxoiled

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,229 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,706 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 128,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 19 Mar 2021 124,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,952 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 119,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper stop light inop

clutch pedal sticking down intermitantly

Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper stop light inop

clutch pedal sticking down intermitantly

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,139 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine steady (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Upper stop light inop

clutch pedal sticks down intermittantly

Pass 19 May 2016 65,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank wet with fuel

Pass 27 May 2015 52,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 52,029 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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BG12 LRN is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG12 LRN, 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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BG12 LRN is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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