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DN61 XLM

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 162,013 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 151,235 miles

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

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

underside and sills of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 133,473 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses/pipes at subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,107 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 62,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,542 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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DN61 XLM 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 DN61 XLM, 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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DN61 XLM is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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