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SB13 BWC

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,927 mi
Last recorded103,927 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 BWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 103,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, at rear of front subframe area, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated with age (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 103,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, at rear of front subframe area, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated with age (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,915 miles

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

Under body corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 80,913 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under body corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and both front to rears at flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 57,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and both front to rears at flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shields insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,670 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,670 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 40,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 40,010 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 35,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 31,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,098 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 17,098 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,669 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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SB13 BWC is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB13 BWC, 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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What year was SB13 BWC registered?

SB13 BWC is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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