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BN12 XSE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 65,052 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,049 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 64,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 XSE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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