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RV13 UYK

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 UYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 172,982 miles

Lower rad coolant hose in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 172,982 miles

Lower rad coolant hose in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 163,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024 153,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 140,639 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 127,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RV13 UYK 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 68.8%.

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 RV13 UYK, 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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RV13 UYK is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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