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YE63 VEL

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE63 VEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 119,457 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 119,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside inner and out sills corroded.

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front metal brake pipes.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside inner and out sills corroded.

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front metal brake pipes.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,311 miles

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

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

body has slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,163 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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 19 Nov 2018 69,526 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,720 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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YE63 VEL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE63 VEL, 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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YE63 VEL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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