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SN13 MLK

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,157 mi
Last recorded132,157 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 MLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,157 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear along floor slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of diesel leak around No3 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubbers detached - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake performance just met , Nearside reading slightly low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges ( 195/65 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 131,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank area ( can`t see fully due to being covered ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed along length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake readings very low

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear along floor slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of diesel leak around No3 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubbers detached - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges ( 195/65 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 121,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 121,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,508 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & perished

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,130 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,366 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Slight play in steering

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,366 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,461 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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SN13 MLK is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN13 MLK, 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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SN13 MLK is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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