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DN12 OPL

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,532 mi
Last recorded140,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 OPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 140,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,925 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 133,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 122,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 111,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 82,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wing repeater lense missing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 47,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing low! osr tyre close to MOT limit [less than 2mm]

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,106 miles

front tyres wearing low! osr tyre close to MOT limit [less than 2mm]

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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DN12 OPL 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 76.9%.

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 DN12 OPL, 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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What year was DN12 OPL registered?

DN12 OPL is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is DN12 OPL safe to buy?

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