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CU12 AET

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,718 mi
Last recorded208,718 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 AET
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 208,718 miles

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 196,976 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 181,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 164,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 151,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 148,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cut in tyre ()

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

Offside outer sill corroded slightly

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both mounts leaf springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 129,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 111,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,448 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CU12 AET 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 CU12 AET, 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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CU12 AET is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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