MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine @ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
n/s rear tyre has general fatique cracks
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
n/s rear tyre has general fatique cracks
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil leak [general]
front inner brake pads 3mm to 3.5mm
rear brake discs have general wear
slight dampness from fuel tank ,recomend inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil leak [general]
front inner brake pads 3mm to 3.5mm
rear brake discs have general wear
slight dampness from fuel tank ,recomend inspection
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads ,very thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ,very thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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BJ61 VLN is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2011 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 94,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 October 2011.
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