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SW13 VXV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,735 mi
Last recorded101,735 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,655 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Heat shield at tank insecure.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,124 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,808 miles

Front Number plate cracked - but unlikely to be misread.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre has metal object in tread.

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,225 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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SW13 VXV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW13 VXV, 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 SW13 VXV registered?

SW13 VXV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is SW13 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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