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BF13 OVA

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 OVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,284 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 82,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis end rusted and holed around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,183 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 65,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,917 miles

both headlight lenses scratched

Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,916 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [back mounting on gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlight lenses scratched

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,942 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump corroded

Fuel pipes rusting

Outer sills rusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Underbody soiled/rusting

Fail 7 Mar 2019 31,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump corroded

Fuel pipes rusting

Outer sills rusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Underbody soiled/rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Underbody Rusting

Underbody Soiled Restricting Inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2018 27,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underbody Rusting

Underbody Soiled Restricting Inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rust - corrosion on nearside and offside front to rear steel brake pipes

rust - corrosion on offside front steel brake pipe

under bonnet - engine covers fitted restricting inspection

underbody - underbody components soiled restricting inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2017 22,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside reduced effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

rust - corrosion on nearside and offside front to rear steel brake pipes

rust - corrosion on offside front steel brake pipe

some reduced braking effort on offside rear parking brake

under bonnet - engine covers fitted restricting inspection

underbody - underbody components soiled restricting inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,168 miles

spare wheel underbody not fully secure

underbody/underbody components soiled restricting inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,155 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp not working

some wear/deterioration on rear brake pads

spare wheel underbody not fully secure

underbody/underbody components soiled restricting inspection

wear on front brake pads and brake discs

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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BF13 OVA is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF13 OVA, 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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BF13 OVA is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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