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BU51 DAL

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 DAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 126,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front brake pipes corroded and covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear brake pipes corroded +covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipes+2 corroded and covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion in progress

Fail 30 May 2023 126,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front brake pipes corroded and covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s rear brake pipes corroded +covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipes+2 corroded and covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion in progress

Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 124,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,567 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,977 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nailin tread of o/s/rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a crack running along the bottom of zone A

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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BU51 DAL 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 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 BU51 DAL, 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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BU51 DAL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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