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SE13 CGU

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,517 mi
Last recorded119,517 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE13 CGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,517 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 119,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (front to rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (front to rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (slightly noisy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody & components covered with underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,667 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,667 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,328 miles

oil leak from engine

oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,529 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 83,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,330 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SE13 CGU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE13 CGU, 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 SE13 CGU registered?

SE13 CGU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is SE13 CGU safe to buy?

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