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BT61 KDF

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,655 mi
Last recorded157,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 149,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill is slightly damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,739 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 140,546 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank filling elbow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing soaked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,323 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 131,321 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,755 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 110,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,737 miles

Central Rear 3rd brakelight innoperative

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,029 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 KDF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT61 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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