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BV61 PWL

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,350 mi
Last recorded167,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 PWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 167,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 158,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2024 150,389 miles

near side rear hand brake slightly down

Pass 17 May 2023 137,659 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Fail 17 May 2023 137,658 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Pass 16 May 2022 125,424 miles

BOTH BOTTOM SWIVELS GAITERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING OUTER WALL

Pass 17 May 2021 118,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 103,599 miles

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 12 May 2020 103,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,128 miles

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

Oil leak sump

Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak sump

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,514 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,531 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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BV61 PWL is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV61 PWL, 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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BV61 PWL is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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