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EX61 NBE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 NBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,401 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING ARM joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S Sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

slight play / knocking from rack / arms

Fail 7 Apr 2025 98,219 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve perished

slight play / knocking from rack / arms

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,361 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 93,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe excessively corroded & pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe excessively corroded & pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 86,599 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,602 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,969 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 22,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 18,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 13,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX61 NBE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX61 NBE, 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 EX61 NBE registered?

EX61 NBE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is EX61 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 NBE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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