2013 Ford Transit Connect · 14,917 MOT tests
2013 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2013 Ford Transit Connects fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Transit Connect years (14,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 105,304
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,917
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.4% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes15.8%
- Suspension10.4%
- Tyres7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.01%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 5.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.63%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.87%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2013 Ford Transit Connects fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Transit Connect years (14,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.01% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Transit Connect shows 105,304 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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