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SH13 BUW

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,265 mi
Last recorded119,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 BUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 105,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,708 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy but not feeling rough when rotated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working but no evidence that the unit is connected

Fail 23 Jun 2017 30,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy but not feeling rough when rotated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working but no evidence that the unit is connected

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,711 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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SH13 BUW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH13 BUW, 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 SH13 BUW registered?

SH13 BUW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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The MOT history for SH13 BUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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