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DS61 GXJ

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,808 miles

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

battery light on

chip in screen

sills corroded

washer jets poor

Pass 30 Mar 2023 141,504 miles

chip in screen

n/s and o/s sills rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,853 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyre valves perished

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,998 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,282 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe on top of pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DS61 GXJ is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS61 GXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 GXJ registered?

DS61 GXJ is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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