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BJ61 XLF

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 98,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,404 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,906 miles

Front And REAR Number plates deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge, of bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror assembly broken/loose, on its mounting point, on door.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Rear Fuel tank and filler pipework damp/misting, but not dripping.

Stone chip in zone B, of windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,954 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,514 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 19,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 19,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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