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AV20 BYD

2020 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford Transit Connect53,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV20 BYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin TO CHANGE NOW VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to change soon getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 22,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 22,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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AV20 BYD is a 2020 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 53,692 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 AV20 BYD, 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 6 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV20 BYD registered?

AV20 BYD is a 2020 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 July 2020.

Is AV20 BYD safe to buy?

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