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YT13 FTJ

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,235 mi
Last recorded150,235 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front outer siil starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2025 150,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front outer siil starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 148,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s. o/s, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 148,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s. o/s, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,189 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 146,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 143,978 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 143,972 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,747 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 129,878 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 124,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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YT13 FTJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT13 FTJ, 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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YT13 FTJ is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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