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DY13 PVF

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,846 mi
Last recorded175,846 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 PVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 175,846 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 175,846 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 170,648 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 170,636 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 164,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2023 164,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 155,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 155,664 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2021 147,581 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2021 147,581 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,232 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear number plate light cover missing

suspension corroded / underneath corroded / both sills corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 143,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear number plate light cover missing

suspension corroded / underneath corroded / both sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,127 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,633 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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DY13 PVF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY13 PVF, 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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DY13 PVF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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