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BG13 JWO

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,197 mi
Last recorded151,197 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 JWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 151,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 151,197 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 135,871 miles

clear oily residue around o/s/f sub frame. Unable to see visually. Advise dismantling to check entire brake pipe

Fail 13 May 2021 135,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator drain plug ()

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

clear oily residue around o/s/f sub frame. Unable to see visually. Advise dismantling to check entire brake pipe

coolant hose fixings not secure

Pass 30 Apr 2020 127,736 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2020 127,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2019 115,072 miles

corrosion and wear to brakes

Fail 23 May 2019 115,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,181 miles

oil residue underneath engine

Fail 22 May 2018 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

oil residue underneath engine

Pass 5 May 2017 87,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 80,123 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

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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BG13 JWO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG13 JWO, 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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BG13 JWO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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