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BF12 XVS

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,423 mi
Last recorded145,423 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 145,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,701 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 119,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 115,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,993 miles

spare wheel missing from carrier and loose in load area of van

Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel missing from carrier and loose in load area of van

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 108,437 miles

Fuel pipe leaking vent pipe at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,252 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,252 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

bonnet latch only locking on first catch

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,333 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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BF12 XVS 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF12 XVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 XVS registered?

BF12 XVS is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BF12 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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