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BN12 ULT

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,122 mi
Last recorded140,122 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ULT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 140,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mounting and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 124,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mounting and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,587 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,152 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge & NSF has sidewall damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,152 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge & NSF has sidewall damage

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,693 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,095 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked / perished

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracked / perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,208 miles

Offside obligatory mirror mounting loose but secure

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

bottom gearbox mounting bush worn

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside obligatory mirror mounting loose but secure

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

bottom gearbox mounting bush worn

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,356 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 ULT is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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