2012 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YF61 SLZ
2012 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 134,079 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 SLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 134,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 SLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Transit Connect (YF61 SLZ) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
YF61 SLZ Mileage History
- 18/08/2023127,825 mi
- 05/12/2024133,684 mi+5,859 mi
- 07/01/2025133,915 mi+231 mi
- 17/02/2026134,022 mi+107 mi
- 02/03/2026134,079 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 2,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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