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EJ61 VPD

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 VPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 147,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 132,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable rubbing on inner sidewall of the tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler + Oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 112,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable rubbing on inner sidewall of the tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler + Oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,557 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front tyres very close to limit.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front tyres very close to limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,307 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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EJ61 VPD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ61 VPD, 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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EJ61 VPD is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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