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RO13 BUF

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,598 mi
Last recorded177,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 BUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,598 miles

Corrosion to Front suspension components and Brake Calipers

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 177,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 177,394 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill split and corroded under driver seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure pipes insecure and loose going into steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 176,497 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 176,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 172,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 172,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 162,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 28 May 2019 161,496 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 161,496 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 148,310 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 148,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,474 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,879 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,878 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RO13 BUF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RO13 BUF, 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 RO13 BUF registered?

RO13 BUF is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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