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VN62 YHZ

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,835 mi
Last recorded127,835 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 127,835 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mount, damaged at o/s and fixing bolt missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight noise when spinning

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, n/s swelling and starting to split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,762 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mount, damaged at o/s and fixing bolt missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight noise when spinning

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure, upper fixing bolt missing

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, n/s swelling and starting to split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,996 miles

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

lower radiator mounting bar damaged / radiator displaced & insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2025 123,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking leaking @ front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

lower radiator mounting bar damaged / radiator displaced & insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,316 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seeping at body of steering rack --centre (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes are rusty at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is discoloured due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem cracked and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seeping at body of steering rack --centre (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes are rusty at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is discoloured due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,271 miles

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see recorded details on smoke results (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very little effort recorded (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer headlamp loose at bottom inner

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights moved to zero position--was at 4 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,393 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,356 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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VN62 YHZ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 YHZ, 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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VN62 YHZ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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