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BF62 HZE

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,298 mi
Last recorded149,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 HZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 149,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 149,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,962 miles

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

battery warning lamp on

coil and leaf springs are corroded

corrosion to brake component's , discs in poor condition , brake lines coated in grease

corrosion to inner wings, sills, floor pans, inner and outer sills

corrosion to suspension component's

exhaust and heat shields are in poor condition

front subframe corroding

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side front seat belt frayed slightly

various oil leaks , oil leaking from bottom of the alternator !!!!

wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier tyre also bald (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

battery warning lamp on

coil and leaf springs are corroded

corrosion to brake component's , discs in poor condition , brake lines coated in grease

corrosion to inner wings, sills, floor pans, inner and outer sills

corrosion to suspension component's

exhaust and heat shields are in poor condition

front subframe corroding

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

near side front seat belt frayed slightly

off side rear tyre perishing

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

various oil leaks , oil leaking from bottom of the alternator !!!!

wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,354 miles

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

all brakes getting poor

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 124,340 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs n poor condition

front wipers poor

under body corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside front springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking slightly - above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front inner wings corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

number plate lights covers slightly damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

front coil springs & inner wings by mounts corroding slightly

fuel pipes damp at filter

general corrosion underneath

number plate lights covers cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,188 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin front cat joint area leaking gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged severely cracked in one spot - tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

front coil springs & inner wings by mounts corroding slightly

fuel pipes damp at filter

general corrosion underneath

number plate lights covers cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,636 miles

offside number plate lamp cover cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

intercooler pipe insecure on top of engine

offside number plate lamp cover cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,547 miles

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

slight chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2018 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 102,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,819 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop damages/melted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,630 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BF62 HZE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BF62 HZE, 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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BF62 HZE is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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