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S1 BYU

2023 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Transit Connect43,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 18,347 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,179 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 169,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 152,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 126,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,975 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Fail 16 Oct 2010 108,952 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,022 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,022 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,672 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,672 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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S1 BYU is a 2023 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2023 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 S1 BYU, 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 3 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S1 BYU registered?

S1 BYU is a 2023 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2023.

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