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BX12 UPP

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 133,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,648 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,847 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,155 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre stop light inop

engine oil leak

fuel tank leak

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,973 miles

Engine gas test done and PASSED but to clean to create a print out.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,310 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,310 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,623 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 49,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,701 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,837 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 UPP is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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