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BX12 UMR

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,142 miles

Clunk heard/felt through steering but no obvious wear. found.

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

Wipers smear .

Fail 25 Aug 2023 76,142 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Number 1 leak off pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Clunk heard/felt through steering but no obvious wear. found.

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

Wipers smear .

Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 72,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides badly age cracked at 3mm plus N/S worn off on outside edge also. (5.2.3 (e))

Long hand brake lever travel.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and badly age cracked and at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 72,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides badly age cracked at 3mm plus N/S worn off on outside edge also. (5.2.3 (e))

Long hand brake lever travel.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres and badly age cracked and at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All. (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both lamps inop. (4.7.2 (a))

Long hand brake lever travel.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,178 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 36,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 27,850 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 UMR is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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