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FD12 JGX

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 JGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 82,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 77,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 72,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 72,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,302 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2022 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,369 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 50,927 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,707 miles

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 May 2019 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. mechanism damaged (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing secondary tread balding on edges , main tread areas at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread , secondary tread bald outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,010 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rack slightly leaking

Pass 26 May 2017 40,937 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 38,681 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FD12 JGX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD12 JGX, 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 FD12 JGX registered?

FD12 JGX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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