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MF13 VFM

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 VFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,684 miles

under body showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp lens slightly dim

metal brake pipes covered in grease

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,274 miles

nearside sill showing corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2024 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

nearside sill showing corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill lightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner slack in drivers door handle

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

Offside sill lightly corroded

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

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

hand brake only just met requirement

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 backs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,054 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 55,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,010 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

underbody covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,733 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 32,719 miles

Fuel pipe leaking 3 & 4 injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,724 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,724 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MF13 VFM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF13 VFM, 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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MF13 VFM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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