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BJ61 TWF

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,608 mi
Last recorded137,608 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 137,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,202 miles

corrosion present to both outer sills

Fail 4 Feb 2025 133,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present to both outer sills

Pass 5 Feb 2024 127,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,162 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,324 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,317 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 83,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front radiator bottom rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,305 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,303 miles

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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BJ61 TWF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 TWF, 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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BJ61 TWF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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