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L55 BST

2021 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,262 mi
Last recorded71,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit Connect50,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BST
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,262 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 71,255 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component -@ rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,032 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 56,698 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 56,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,800 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 72,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 72,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 51,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,398 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 42,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment stearing arm to ball joint insecure nut exc loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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L55 BST is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2021 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,774 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 L55 BST, 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 5 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L55 BST is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2021.

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