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CX61 VJU

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,976 mi
Last recorded256,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 256,976 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 239,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 239,024 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 189,762 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 188,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 152,557 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 152,557 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 97,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,835 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,032 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,970 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CX61 VJU is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX61 VJU, 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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CX61 VJU is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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