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BN12 BTZ

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,512 mi
Last recorded141,512 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 141,512 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,782 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 136,700 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 107,007 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 100,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,335 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr bumper moulding missing

oil leak from engine sump gasket

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,878 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Damage to wheel outer rim.

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 64,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Brake pedal rubber worn through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Continental 195/65R15/91T Tread bald towards outer edge and exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C/V gaiter split and perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Damage to wheel outer rim.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread very close to limit and bald towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread bald towards inner edge and close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,463 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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BN12 BTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN12 BTZ, 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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BN12 BTZ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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