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NJ13 YZZ

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,342 mi
Last recorded108,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 108,342 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind bumper both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,637 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 105,636 miles

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

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking possibly return pipe or injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,219 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,146 miles

Emissions not tested major leak exhaust gas (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring eye area on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring eye area on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,219 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 86,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,133 miles

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

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

slight oil misting engine area

underside of vehicle body and sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 63,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light misting of oil front of engine

Fail 14 Apr 2018 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre 0mm inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

light misting of oil front of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,914 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread.

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

Front brake discs lightly pitted.

High level brake light not working.

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

Rear brake discs lightly pitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,185 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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NJ13 YZZ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ13 YZZ, 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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NJ13 YZZ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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