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EX13 GJV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 GJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 77,405 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,062 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,060 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel only just meeting requirements (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking n/s and at pinion not dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 59,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel only just meeting requirements (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking n/s and at pinion not dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm has play close to limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage / also slightly worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm has play close to limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage / also slightly worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,545 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 23,223 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number 1 injector leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,866 miles

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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EX13 GJV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX13 GJV, 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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What year was EX13 GJV registered?

EX13 GJV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is EX13 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 GJV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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