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MS08 ROB

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 ROB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,991 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills , inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,782 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 121,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,133 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 40,693 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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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MS08 ROB is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MS08 ROB, 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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MS08 ROB is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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