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AX12 HLU

2012 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 136,988 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 136,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper cover detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 126,134 miles

Front Both coil springs loose but not insecure as suspension extended.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo and power steering rack areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 126,130 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.53m + 0.05m. Peak 0.96m. Average 0.78m. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Leaf spring with an unsafe modification Both rear leaf spring assemblies modified so that most suspension travel is removed. Body is resting on bump stops. Only suspension travel is in compression of foam bump stops. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Both coil springs loose but not insecure as suspension extended.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo and power steering rack areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 108,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 101,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,041 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2017 90,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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 HLU is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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