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BT61 DZD

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,305 mi
Last recorded169,305 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 169,305 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 leaf spring front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 163,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 163,420 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 157,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 157,173 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 152,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 152,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 149,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 147,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 141,109 miles

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

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

fuel pipe from filler neck to tank perished

Fail 27 Jun 2020 141,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

fuel pipe from filler neck to tank perished

Pass 23 Jul 2019 137,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 137,701 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 114,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 95,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,629 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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BT61 DZD is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT61 DZD, 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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BT61 DZD is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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