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BV61 RKN

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,435 mi
Last recorded158,435 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 158,435 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 158,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector 2 leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,009 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 147,152 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 147,152 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 141,854 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 141,854 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 136,418 miles

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2021 136,418 miles

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 135,124 miles

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2018 132,179 miles

slight play inner steering arms

Fail 27 Dec 2018 132,179 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

slight play inner steering arms

Fail 26 Dec 2018 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking connected to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged in zone a more then 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,728 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RKN is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV61 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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