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BJ61 BBS

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 BBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 102,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2026 102,065 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2025 95,068 miles

minor oil leak

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2025 95,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor oil leak

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2024 86,410 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,122 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,608 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,011 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,739 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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BJ61 BBS 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 80%.

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 BJ61 BBS, 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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BJ61 BBS is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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