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BJ62 ZWG

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,103 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 125,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light lens broken, (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides, (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,246 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 115,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,245 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,245 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,864 miles

suspect drivers rear shock absorber weak

Fail 25 Feb 2017 101,864 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

suspect drivers rear shock absorber weak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJ62 ZWG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ62 ZWG, 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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BJ62 ZWG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2013.

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