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AX12 HLJ

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 94,538 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Various corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,660 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 89,657 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Injectors (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,045 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,922 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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AX12 HLJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AX12 HLJ, 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 AX12 HLJ registered?

AX12 HLJ is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for AX12 HLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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