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MX13 XOV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,663 mi
Last recorded160,663 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 XOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 160,663 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 160,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front top mount play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

engine rattling

Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,710 miles

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

Engine rattling noises

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 144,381 miles

brake pipes dry and showing corrosion in places

crack at very bottom of windscreen not in drivers view

n/s/r brake pads wearing lower

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2023 144,150 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever stuck on position (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes dry and showing corrosion in places

crack at very bottom of windscreen not in drivers view

n/s/r brake pads wearing lower

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,927 miles

o/s/r brake disc wearing slightly uneven corrosion outer face

Fail 12 Oct 2022 134,791 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r brake disc wearing slightly uneven corrosion outer face

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,734 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint just cover deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edge of tread

o/s/r brake disc worn/wearing uneven on outer face outer edge of disc corrosion pitting

slight oil leaks/weaps

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,313 miles

o/s/r brake disc worn/wearing uneven on outer face outer edge corroded

slight oil leaks weaps on front and rear of engine

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,308 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc worn/wearing uneven on outer face outer edge corroded

slight oil leaks weaps on front and rear of engine

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,713 miles

crack in top and bottom of windscreen and small chip on n/s of screen not effecting drivers view of road

front inner brake pads difficult to clearly see but look to be wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,515 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

crack in top and bottom of windscreen and small chip on n/s of screen not effecting drivers view of road

front inner brake pads difficult to clearly see but look to be wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,337 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,627 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white (1.1.A.3e)

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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MX13 XOV 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 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 MX13 XOV, 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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MX13 XOV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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