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LJ13 VLS

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,756 mi
Last recorded46,756 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 VLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 46,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

note : parking brake efficiency - just met ( adjustment or repair required }

Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 24,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,263 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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LJ13 VLS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ13 VLS, 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 LJ13 VLS registered?

LJ13 VLS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 VLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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