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BJ12 MZZ

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,791 mi
Last recorded197,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 197,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 186,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

high level brake light not working

oil around power steering pipes

spanner light on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2023 186,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

high level brake light not working

oil around power steering pipes

spanner light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2022 173,302 miles

Offside outer sill bent

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 173,274 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside outer sill bent

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,444 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,482 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear damaged

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,763 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 151,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,756 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 143,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 131,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear sill damage

Fail 25 May 2016 130,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear sill damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 103,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 103,453 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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BJ12 MZZ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ12 MZZ, 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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BJ12 MZZ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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