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BJ61 TGO

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,949 mi
Last recorded134,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 134,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

offside driveshaft bearing noisy

offside lower mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,718 miles

Coolant leak reservoir cracked

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

offside drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,482 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bottle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2024 114,482 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bottle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is under inflated

Steering rack has slight leak

Fail 18 Mar 2021 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre is under inflated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 92,316 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,025 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,022 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,614 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,108 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 TGO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ61 TGO, 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 BJ61 TGO registered?

BJ61 TGO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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