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EA61 VCJ

2011 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2025 80,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,752 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight noise from drive shaft support bearing or o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight noise from drive shaft support bearing or o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,062 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,746 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,560 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,224 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,358 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,614 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,096 miles

screen cracked across bottom

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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EA61 VCJ is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA61 VCJ, 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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What year was EA61 VCJ registered?

EA61 VCJ is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is EA61 VCJ safe to buy?

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