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DS61 TYB

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,053 mi
Last recorded164,053 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 164,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near the joint to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near the joint to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near the joint to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near the joint to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,108 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover slighlty damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2018 147,108 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover slighlty damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,416 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 134,416 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 1 Dec 2016 12,201 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,068 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe perished

Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,068 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking number 1 injector (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking spill rail (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15T (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,636 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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DS61 TYB is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS61 TYB, 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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DS61 TYB is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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