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BV62 MXL

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,616 mi
Last recorded144,616 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,860 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,840 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both Side Seals Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.52 average reading 0.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

offside outer sill rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2020 123,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

offside outer sill rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,433 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,401 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear number plates deteriated

front exhaust pipe slight blow

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,026 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 100,026 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BV62 MXL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV62 MXL, 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 BV62 MXL registered?

BV62 MXL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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