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EY12 MSX

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 MSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,414 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 57,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 41,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 37,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 28,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 20,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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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EY12 MSX 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 68.4%.

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 EY12 MSX, 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 EY12 MSX registered?

EY12 MSX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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