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AV12 WXF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,606 mi
Last recorded60,606 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 60,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,455 miles

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

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2023 51,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 47,804 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,606 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 37,606 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 30,743 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured & cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 30,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Number 4 injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured & cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 2 May 2018 25,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 25,415 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 22,553 miles

anti freeze over drivers floor area and pedals very slippery

Pass 20 May 2016 19,174 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 19,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 May 2015 14,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WXF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 AV12 WXF, 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 WXF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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