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YF13 FSJ

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,070 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded slightly

heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 132,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 131,426 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,644 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 124,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 109,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,676 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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YF13 FSJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF13 FSJ, 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 YF13 FSJ registered?

YF13 FSJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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