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SF13 UUP

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,610 mi
Last recorded184,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 UUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 184,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 179,139 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 179,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 178,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate is 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possible crankshaft oil seal timing case end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 175,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 175,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wind screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,711 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 172,676 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 167,778 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE ON WIND SCREEN [outside of sweep area]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 167,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE DAMAGE ON WIND SCREEN [outside of sweep area]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 162,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 145,858 miles

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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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SF13 UUP is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF13 UUP, 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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SF13 UUP is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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