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S1 GHG

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,273 mi
Last recorded92,273 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 GHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight bind osf wheel

Fail 28 May 2025 92,254 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight bind osf wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2024 90,330 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, Chassis, floor, inner & outer sills, rear axle and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 90,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, Chassis, floor, inner & outer sills, rear axle and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 86,360 miles

Central Front exhaust has a slight blow at front of exhaust

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general patchy surface corrosion on underside

Fail 22 May 2023 86,355 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working n/s front and rear indicators inop, require repair (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative n/s indicator switch inop, not working when selected (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust has a slight blow at front of exhaust

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f inner cv gator detached, requires new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low on o/s outer, unable to see inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general patchy surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,120 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 60,178 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front wing repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Front steel brake pipe corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,753 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,308 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,374 miles

n/s indicator side repeater = clear lens missing , but still showing correct colour

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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S1 GHG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 S1 GHG, 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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S1 GHG is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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