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BD61 VSF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,386 mi
Last recorded49,386 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 47,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 46,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 44,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,503 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 44,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,643 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 43,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dented but ok.. (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak around sump or crank seal area..

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,564 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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BD61 VSF 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 72.2%.

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 BD61 VSF, 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 BD61 VSF registered?

BD61 VSF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is BD61 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 VSF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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