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BD61 VYF

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 85,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,828 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 - Marked With Chalk ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 39,382 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread immediate replacement advised (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,330 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,479 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS CHECK (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3MM PLUS CRACKS AND SLIGHT LIFT ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,331 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 17,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 14,456 miles

CRACKS BOTH REAR TYRES

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 10,543 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 VYF is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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