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OV13 LHX

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 LHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 150,418 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 150,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 144,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks top and bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,349 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack at very top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,345 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Evidence of fuel leak underside of vehicle at front but spread to rear of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Steering rack loose - Dangerous (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack at very top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in screen not affecting view of road

Fail 3 Jun 2017 90,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crack in screen not affecting view of road

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,725 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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OV13 LHX is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV13 LHX, 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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OV13 LHX is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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