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SL13 VLV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 VLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 127,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,810 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,582 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 95,582 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,081 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,986 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,982 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 74,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/5017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 49,056 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s headlamp broken and insecure (1.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre cut and cords showing (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 42,587 miles

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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SL13 VLV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SL13 VLV, 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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SL13 VLV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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