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SD13 MGV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

108,566 mi
Last recorded108,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 MGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,566 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure sensor pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front hangers not attached and rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side also low efficiency on offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling tyre

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,750 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 103,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached at bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 92,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,983 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 85,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside is verry poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear wheelbearing not tested due to binding brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, also worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, also worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,798 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flex hose badly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear pipes badly corroded from tank area backwards (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake efforts are low at both sides - drum brakes.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before DPF leaking (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before DPF leaking (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2016 52,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MGV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MGV, 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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SD13 MGV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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