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BX12 URR

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 123,029 miles

both head lamps fading

engine oil leak

front coil springs rusty

front shock absorbers rusty

hand brake operation high

high level brake light not working

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

under body and inner and outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,320 miles

battery slightly insecure

both head lamp lenses faded near limit

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake near reserve limit

high level brake light not working

rear brake discs poor condition near limit

Fail 21 Jan 2025 118,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

both head lamp lenses faded near limit

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake near reserve limit

high level brake light not working

rear brake discs poor condition near limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,762 miles

battery tray at angle

both head lamp lenses fading

high level brake light not working

o/s bottom pivot gaiter perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure retaining clip (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

battery tray at angle

both head lamp lenses fading

high level brake light not working

o/s bottom pivot gaiter perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,926 miles

Both headlamp lenses turning opaque.

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

Offside steering rack gaiter loose on rack

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery secure,but tray at angle.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Both headlamp lenses turning opaque.

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

Offside steering rack gaiter loose on rack

Parking brake efficiency low

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery secure,but tray at angle.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,425 miles

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

Front radiator fan housing slightly insecure (hanging down on one side)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front radiator fan housing slightly insecure (hanging down on one side)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,729 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT light cracking TO outer side wall around wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,713 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 53,713 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,688 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,688 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,096 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 URR 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 65%.

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

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