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AP12 HTX

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank damp

Fail 1 Oct 2025 129,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper/arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Sep 2024 123,387 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 123,376 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,034 miles

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

both sills slightly rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2023 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear caliper anti vibration springs missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sills slightly rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn badly ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 111,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn badly ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 86,116 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,518 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen has damage but not affecting view

Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen has damage but not affecting view

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,153 miles

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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AP12 HTX 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 AP12 HTX, 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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AP12 HTX is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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