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YG13 XSM

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,208 mi
Last recorded59,208 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 XSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2024 55,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2023 53,165 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2022 50,329 miles

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 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,652 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2017 27,361 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 20,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YG13 XSM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG13 XSM, 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 YG13 XSM registered?

YG13 XSM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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