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MJ63 WJL

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 WJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 116,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 115,861 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective intake hose split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 105,451 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,997 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,339 miles

Nearside Rear quarter bumper missing

all four tyres perished 195x65x15

Fail 23 Jun 2020 100,339 miles

Nearside Rear quarter bumper missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four tyres perished 195x65x15

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,879 miles

screen marked but not effecting view

Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,879 miles

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

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

screen marked but not effecting view

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 95,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,588 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn has cuts need changing (1956515) plus tracking recommended

Nearside Rear Outer wall tyrehas cuts

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1956515) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,232 miles

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

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Discs Are Corroded And Lipped

Oil leak ()

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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MJ63 WJL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ63 WJL, 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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MJ63 WJL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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