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BN13 VSU

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,367 miles

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

Whole Underbody Corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 101,891 miles

Emissions not tested (exhaust system blocked) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from flexible down pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 101,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from flexible down pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,544 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,326 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 68,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 68,298 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off rail (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,186 miles

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

emissions not detected.

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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BN13 VSU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN13 VSU, 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 BN13 VSU registered?

BN13 VSU is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is BN13 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 VSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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