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BX61 EKB

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 EKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,945 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,627 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle dirty making it difficult to assess all components

Fail 26 Feb 2025 123,526 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker covers supplier of registration plate (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle dirty making it difficult to assess all components

Pass 17 Feb 2024 105,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 105,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 95,323 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 95,323 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 80,765 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge [could do with changing]

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

Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 46,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks inner wall

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge [could do with changing]

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

Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,510 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,510 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,781 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,781 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 22,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades poor condition

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,476 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

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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BX61 EKB is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 BX61 EKB, 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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BX61 EKB is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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