2012 Ford Transit Connect · 20,082 MOT tests
2012 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2012 Ford Transit Connects fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Transit Connect years (20,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 42.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 110,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,082
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.4% of tests fail here (143% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Brakes18.1%
- Suspension12.5%
- Body, chassis and structure10.4%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.41%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 6.05%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.54%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 3.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.49%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2012 Ford Transit Connects fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Transit Connect years (20,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.41% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.05% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Transit Connect shows 110,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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