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BD61 VXW

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2024 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on tyre on full lock (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 76,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on tyre on full lock (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 61,876 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,775 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

recommend 2x front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 2 May 2014 14,365 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 VXW 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 VXW, 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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BD61 VXW is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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