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YJ63 UVS

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,748 mi
Last recorded154,748 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 UVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 154,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 154,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 150,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 150,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 141,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,010 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,749 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 129,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,872 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,872 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

unable to check wheel nuts as wheel trims fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 87,957 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror damaged and glass damaged. (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

unable to check wheel nuts as wheel trims fitted.

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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YJ63 UVS 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 57.1%.

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 YJ63 UVS, 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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YJ63 UVS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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