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BN12 BUJ

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,715 mi
Last recorded157,715 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,048 miles

Front Exhaust blow

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords caused by nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,815 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip split but not effecting its operation.

Engine oil leak but not creating a patch over 75mm over the test period.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers slightly smeery.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer breadth and has 2 nails and is under inflated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged filler neck hose (7.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil misting on engine

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,156 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r light lenze cracked but not affecting light operation

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 BUJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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