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DL12 VDO

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,345 mi
Last recorded136,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 VDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 136,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 128,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer+inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer+inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer+inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer+inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,678 miles

Both outer sill repairs heavily covered in sealer

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 122,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Area Both Sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre 2006

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 2002

Oil Leak Engine Area

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,890 miles

Front exhaust in a poor condition at flexible joint

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

both outer sills previous welding repair and are corroded

coolant leak

underbody has areas of corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2021 118,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust in a poor condition at flexible joint

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

both outer sills previous welding repair and are corroded

coolant leak

underbody has areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,927 miles

heavy underseal to van underside(poss concealing corrosion)

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,927 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underseal to van underside(poss concealing corrosion)

o/s front tyre worn

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,677 miles

battery light is staying on.

offside bottom ball joint has a pip hole in the boot.

offside rear bumper end cap is missing.

slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

slight movement at inner rack ends.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

battery light is staying on.

offside bottom ball joint has a pip hole in the boot.

offside rear bumper end cap is missing.

slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

slight movement at inner rack ends.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DL12 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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