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EJ13 UTG

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,989 mi
Last recorded102,989 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 UTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 102,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Headlights cloudy producing poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,616 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.53 average reading 1.24 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel residue top of engine area - no obvious sign of a leak

oil residue engine areas

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

middle stop light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,985 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

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

middle stop light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,985 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

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

middle stop light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front 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 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 40,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EJ13 UTG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ13 UTG, 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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EJ13 UTG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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