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BX12 ULM

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,663 mi
Last recorded125,663 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 ULM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 125,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,830 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 117,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 117,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 107,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,283 miles

slight surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,546 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,939 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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BX12 ULM 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 70.6%.

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 BX12 ULM, 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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BX12 ULM is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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