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AE13 SYW

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 SYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,496 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,102 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,241 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion area on rack

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2023 68,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion area on rack

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion area on rack , (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion area on rack , (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL, FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 53,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL, FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 53,048 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 41,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,020 miles

diesel test carried out but reading too low to provide a printout

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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AE13 SYW 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 AE13 SYW, 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 AE13 SYW registered?

AE13 SYW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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