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FG13 JYS

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 JYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer end slitting and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside 3 - 5mm, offside 4mm+/- but both wearing low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 96,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,505 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 90,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking around no 1 injector area [ clean to investigate ] (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges / cuts in tread no cord at test ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section may need attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm approx[ parking brake travel may need attention soon ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,844 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 53,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 28,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FG13 JYS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG13 JYS, 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 FG13 JYS registered?

FG13 JYS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is FG13 JYS safe to buy?

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