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FJ63 ARF

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 ARF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 165,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 163,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,971 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 159,816 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 159,816 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 133,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,072 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,072 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FJ63 ARF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ63 ARF, 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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FJ63 ARF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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