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BN12 BVY

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,592 mi
Last recorded188,592 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 188,592 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 182,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 182,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 169,677 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 162,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 155,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 155,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking & perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,202 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper park position incorrect (8.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Central Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,538 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BVY 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 73.3%.

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

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