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AU12 PHJ

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2026 105,868 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 96,962 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 88,577 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 88,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 80,811 miles

DIESEL RESIDUE ON TANK FROM OVER FILLING

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test VISOR AS WOULD NOT STAY UP

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

Fail 24 May 2023 80,811 miles

DIESEL RESIDUE ON TANK FROM OVER FILLING

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test VISOR AS WOULD NOT STAY UP

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Feb 2018 42,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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

fuel filler neck is wet

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,634 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 24,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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AU12 PHJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 PHJ, 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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AU12 PHJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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