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LY13 JHO

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,966 mi
Last recorded232,966 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 JHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 232,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

general corrosion under body

Fail 5 Dec 2024 232,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s. o/s. front to rear. rear to front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill severely corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/r, o/s/r (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f, o/s/f sills corroded and damaged.

oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 232,378 miles

17% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Front strong advise play in steering arm link

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake not lkocking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and m/s outer sills corroded

rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 24 Nov 2023 232,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

17% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Front strong advise play in steering arm link

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake not lkocking

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and m/s outer sills corroded

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 7 Oct 2022 215,951 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 215,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 207,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 198,383 miles

various slight damage to windscreen

various slight engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2020 198,383 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

various slight damage to windscreen

various slight engine oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2019 188,208 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,046 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,316 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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LY13 JHO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY13 JHO, 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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LY13 JHO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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