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R17 DRS

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,109 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,365 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,951 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,164 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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R17 DRS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R17 DRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R17 DRS registered?

R17 DRS is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is R17 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 DRS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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