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SH03 RAW

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 RAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracked and perished . Tyre is also damaged on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 149,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat. ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 149,147 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat. ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 137,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,615 miles

handbrake travel req att soon

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,922 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 99,970 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 84,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare wheel flat (5.2.3 (l))

both rear bum stops lose in coil springs (rear suspension)

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,028 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,981 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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SH03 RAW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 RAW, 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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SH03 RAW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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