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BG13 JZD

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,191 mi
Last recorded134,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 JZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 134,191 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside 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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area of windscreen affected but not adversely affecting the drivers view of the road at the time of the test ,but advise renewing for obvious reasons (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2021 112,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area of windscreen affected but not adversely affecting the drivers view of the road at the time of the test ,but advise renewing for obvious reasons (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 50,378 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 41,316 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 41,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JZD is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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