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AK61 HVM

2011 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Transit Connect94,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 HVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 79,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 79,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,148 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,146 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Nearside Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tinshield around fuel tank insecure.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Blind spot mirror. ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inside edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside rear lamp unit damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pourous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parts of the underbody and suspension corroded.

Underbody fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,949 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Blind spot mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Sump corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & Offside. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Blind spot mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sump corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,675 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 58,641 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear High level light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 46,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,480 miles

rear brake slightly uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,348 miles

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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AK61 HVM is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK61 HVM, 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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AK61 HVM is a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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