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CN12 CDO

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN12 CDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 142,610 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

hole in roof, n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2025 142,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

exhaust heat shield loose and hanging down

hole in roof, n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 3 Sep 2024 134,736 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 134,736 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NOT LIGHTING NUMBER PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NOT LIGHTING NUMBER PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,188 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

surface corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 8 Aug 2022 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,464 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 122,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 118,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,678 miles

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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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CN12 CDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CN12 CDO, 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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CN12 CDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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