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CV12 CDO

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 CDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 134,197 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 134,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,729 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2024 127,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket from cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 117,822 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking hose behind fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket from cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,332 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 99,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 92,024 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 92,023 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 80,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 80,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 71,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 71,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,137 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear nearside bumper end cap and wheel arch trim missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,550 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear nearside bumper end cap and wheel arch trim missing

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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CV12 CDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CV12 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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CV12 CDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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