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BV13 OBT

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,518 mi
Last recorded102,518 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,518 miles

Both wipers streaking screen

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust leak from under bonnet area - unable to identify

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

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

Power steering pipe loose above steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2024 102,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Both wipers streaking screen

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust leak from under bonnet area - unable to identify

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

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

Power steering pipe loose above steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,909 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant low

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,976 miles

screen damaged outside swept area and not in drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,615 miles

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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BV13 OBT 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 OBT, 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 BV13 OBT registered?

BV13 OBT is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is BV13 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 OBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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