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LX13 NMJ

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,300 miles

offside rear corner of bumper missing no sharp edges evident

Fail 30 Jan 2025 135,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread tracking defective (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear corner of bumper missing no sharp edges evident

Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,847 miles

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

Gearbox stabiliser mount worn

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,482 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit/Heavy inner edge wear. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit/Heavy inner edge wear. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front slightly loose/ clip (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LX13 NMJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX13 NMJ, 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 LX13 NMJ registered?

LX13 NMJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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