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AV12 XAM

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,500 mi
Last recorded170,500 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,500 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2023 170,500 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2022 162,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,590 miles

Coolant leak oil cooler ()

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 145,589 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Coolant leak oil cooler ()

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 130,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 130,826 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 118,057 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 103,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,444 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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AV12 XAM is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAM, 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 AV12 XAM registered?

AV12 XAM is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is AV12 XAM safe to buy?

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