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BT11 VWE

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,767 mi
Last recorded179,767 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s\r o\s\r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 179,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s\r o\s\r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 175,534 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 164,775 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 164,774 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 162,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 161,532 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,998 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 152,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,004 miles

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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BT11 VWE is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT11 VWE, 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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BT11 VWE is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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