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YE13 ORU

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,113 mi
Last recorded151,113 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 ORU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,113 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 151,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 151,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hats / skull off dash ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 141,773 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 132,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,104 miles

Coolant leak from around thermostat housing ? ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. duo to presented weight of vehicle (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 96,027 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emmision not done due to water leaking from exhaust will damege equipment

Pass 23 Apr 2020 86,816 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 86,815 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 76,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective punctured ()

exhaust manifold to cat nut missing

Pass 9 May 2018 66,084 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Upper centre high level brake light inop

Pass 22 May 2017 54,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 54,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,215 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE13 ORU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YE13 ORU, 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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YE13 ORU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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