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BN13 XVO

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,921 mi
Last recorded164,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 164,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 147,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,653 miles

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

Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 143,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 143,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,870 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,366 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake discs slightly worn inner

Fail 25 Jan 2017 111,366 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake discs slightly worn inner

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,539 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

oil misting on lower engine

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped

oil misting on lower engine

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 XVO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVO, 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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BN13 XVO is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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