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MV63 XLB

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV63 XLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s - 195/65/15 95T XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s leaf spring corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

park brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 30 Oct 2025 84,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s - 195/65/15 95T XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s leaf spring corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

park brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,246 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,242 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 75,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,682 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,678 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 59,678 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,075 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 31,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MV63 XLB is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV63 XLB, 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 MV63 XLB registered?

MV63 XLB is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is MV63 XLB safe to buy?

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