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BK12 OUX

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 147,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 147,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 140,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 132,428 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,869 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,873 miles

front and rear disc and pads wearing very low

hand brake close to reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear disc and pads wearing very low

hand brake close to reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,450 miles

both tyres on the nearside are wearing low on tread

front and rear brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,193 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner end outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

turbo intercooler pipes insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2017 94,269 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn insecure/bolts missing (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

turbo intercooler pipes insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 83,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 83,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

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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BK12 OUX 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 57.9%.

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 BK12 OUX, 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 BK12 OUX registered?

BK12 OUX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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