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AJ11 UTP

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 UTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 170,959 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 169,109 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 169,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 166,724 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 166,716 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 164,308 miles

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

only just met required parking brake efficiency

Fail 18 Jun 2021 164,303 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 161,313 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 144,916 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 137,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 113,781 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,286 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and light pitting on inner surface

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,286 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and light pitting on inner surface

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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AJ11 UTP is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AJ11 UTP, 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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AJ11 UTP is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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