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BL13 KJK

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 KJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,561 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 117,082 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 117,063 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,104 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 115,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system middle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear (parking brake effort only just met, adjustment/inspection is advised)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 115,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear (parking brake effort only just met, adjustment/inspection is advised)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,045 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (engine stabiliser bush worn) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (previously scuffed/scratched by a worn wiper blade) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside pitted/corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,020 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (engine stabiliser bush worn) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (previously scuffed/scratched by a worn wiper blade) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside pitted/corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,105 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,105 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,011 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear parking brake is 19%

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 3 Aug 2018 87,011 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + damaged to side wall

Rear parking brake is 19%

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,127 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

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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BL13 KJK is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL13 KJK, 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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BL13 KJK is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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