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RN52 RPN

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,542 mi
Last recorded205,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 205,542 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 204,985 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 135,240 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 196,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 130,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 185,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 180,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 125,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,581 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 167,581 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 157,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 157,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 114,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,111 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 138,111 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

suspect washers frozen -1c

Pass 30 May 2018 106,484 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 106,484 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,823 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 104,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,877 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Heavy wear to front brake discs.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,751 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 103,751 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,976 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RN52 RPN is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RN52 RPN, 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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RN52 RPN is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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