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EF62 DFE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 DFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 114,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2025 106,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 106,054 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,010 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,139 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,314 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 57,969 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,040 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bfg 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bfg 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,077 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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EF62 DFE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF62 DFE, 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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EF62 DFE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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