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FH13 VSY

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

202,873 mi
Last recorded202,873 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 VSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 202,873 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

none standard exhaust centre pipe fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2022 202,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 174,961 miles

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

spare tyre flat and bald

Fail 2 Sep 2021 174,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition various cracking throughout swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

spare tyre flat and bald

Pass 1 Aug 2020 145,720 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Fail 31 Jul 2020 145,695 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,164 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper arm deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 127,164 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper arm deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,197 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 66,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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FH13 VSY is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH13 VSY, 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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FH13 VSY is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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