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AV12 JPF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,546 mi
Last recorded134,546 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,546 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 134,546 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,853 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,721 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 102,719 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,425 miles

exhaust front pipe brackets missing

Fail 28 May 2019 94,397 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe brackets missing

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,292 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabiliser deteriorating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 92,289 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower stabiliser deteriorating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,885 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working 921 (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 65,932 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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AV12 JPF 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 55.6%.

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 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 AV12 JPF, 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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AV12 JPF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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