CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ13 RVP

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,219 mi
Last recorded177,219 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 RVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 177,219 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Both suspension arm bush perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2024 161,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 143,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,273 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,273 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from front/middle section.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,813 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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ13 RVP is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ13 RVP, 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

How do I check the history of RJ13 RVP?

You can check the full history of RJ13 RVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ13 RVP registered?

RJ13 RVP is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is RJ13 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 RVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ13 RVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ13 RVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.