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BX12 UNU

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing noisy

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 99,151 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing noisy

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake performance readings low

slight marks on front screen

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,283 miles

check engine warning light on on dash

Pass 3 May 2017 65,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,088 miles

Nearside Front passenger door has security, unable to open from outside, until unlocked from inside.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,503 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 UNU is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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