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AP13 HYW

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 HYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 61,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,144 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 58,354 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,036 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,280 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked out side of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,656 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 20,436 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AP13 HYW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP13 HYW, 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 AP13 HYW registered?

AP13 HYW is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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