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BN12 BUV

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,215 mi
Last recorded136,215 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 136,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,304 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 128,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,226 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 89,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,280 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,280 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,272 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 73,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,003 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BUV is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN12 BUV, 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 BN12 BUV registered?

BN12 BUV is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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