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BJ61 TYU

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,908 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 119,901 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,705 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,344 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 102,337 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,480 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 95,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,884 miles

both main brake pipes have some corrosion

engine noise belt/pulley area

Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,834 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

both main brake pipes have some corrosion

engine noise belt/pulley area

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,671 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,452 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 56,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nsr tyre on legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2016 44,034 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage osf door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads worn . discs worn and lipped

rear disc face corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,948 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 TYU is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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