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SD13 GMO

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,050 mi
Last recorded156,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 GMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,050 miles

Front Both sills corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 153,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,186 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 134,183 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 132,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 118,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 106,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 106,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 68,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre, inner and outer edges bald

Offside Front tyre, inner edge worn

Fail 23 May 2017 68,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre, inner and outer edges bald

Offside Front tyre, inner edge worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,664 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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SD13 GMO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD13 GMO, 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 SD13 GMO registered?

SD13 GMO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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