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DL12 GUA

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 GUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,217 miles

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

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 129,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,741 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 119,725 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/hole (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated/insecure

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bold/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,834 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 115,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,291 miles

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

advise minor chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,105 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,203 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,559 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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DL12 GUA is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 DL12 GUA, 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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DL12 GUA is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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