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AY13 YHM

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,625 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2025 173,593 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 172,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak / engine bay poss injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre zero tread inner near fail size 195 / 65 x15 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 155,387 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake performance 25 % (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak / engine bay poss injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre has nail in tread puncture / zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre zero tread inner near fail size 195 / 65 x15 xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise pads near fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 145,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 145,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,927 miles

Front number-plate damaged

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,039 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 93,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

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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AY13 YHM is a 2013 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 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 84,532 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 AY13 YHM, 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 13 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY13 YHM registered?

AY13 YHM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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