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YD13 VJN

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,898 mi
Last recorded250,898 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 VJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 250,898 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 250,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 248,080 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 248,080 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,547 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

rotational noise n/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2023 103,521 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

rotational noise n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,416 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 87,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack inner rod has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,574 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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YD13 VJN 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 YD13 VJN, 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 YD13 VJN registered?

YD13 VJN is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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