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BA61 BWA

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,703 mi
Last recorded160,703 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA61 BWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 160,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 125,962 miles

Can't open rear doors.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Looks to be coming from the back of the engine. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 125,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking Can't see if its the tank or pipe above the tank. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has a nail in tyre. 195/65R15 95H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Can't open rear doors.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. 195/65R15 95H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and worn on edges. 195/65R15 95H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Looks to be coming from the back of the engine. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Due to headlight aim being to low. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,516 miles

Engine oil leak - from back of the engine

Front Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Rear Rear tyres heavily wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 75,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

High level brake light not working

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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BA61 BWA is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 94,389 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 BA61 BWA, 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 15 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BA61 BWA is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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