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BAZ 8997

2021 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit Connect50,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8997
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 86,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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BAZ 8997 is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,774 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 BAZ 8997, 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 5 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 8997 registered?

BAZ 8997 is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2021.

Is BAZ 8997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 8997 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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