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CR55 GBE

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,671 mi
Last recorded183,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 GBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 183,671 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides slight play in inner ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, recommend clean and re-inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 157,137 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes from engine bay to rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure back dosent lock in position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 126,217 miles

Central Rear Outer Emissions not tested Due to exhaust tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes exhaust tail pipe missing corroded off rear silencer (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brakes imbalanced across an axle low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 118,794 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 118,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner missing sharp edges showing (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,693 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,693 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer Braking system leaking o/s front brake pipe leaking lower (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested headlight aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Outer rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,165 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 49,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CR55 GBE 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 58.8%.

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 CR55 GBE, 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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CR55 GBE is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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