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EK12 RPY

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 RPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 166,073 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 156,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 141,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounts and joints corroded

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheel outer rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are close to the legal limit and have uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 113,681 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,362 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,362 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,097 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 79,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,536 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 15,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,328 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EK12 RPY is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK12 RPY, 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 EK12 RPY registered?

EK12 RPY is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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