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F4 AXE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 AXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,234 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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))

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

Suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,295 miles

chip/crack in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,977 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))

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

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

parking brake efficiency just in limits 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,457 miles

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

Nearside mirror secured by tape

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

all rigid brake pipes covered i grease

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 28,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F4 AXE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F4 AXE, 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 F4 AXE registered?

F4 AXE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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