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VK13 BXM

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 BXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,246 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 142,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 128,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and thin outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and thin inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded but not weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,163 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of jacking points. front to back. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and thin outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and thin inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded but not weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,646 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 114,646 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 109,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,476 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 99,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195,65,15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,874 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,678 miles

both front & osr tyres edges worn bold

high level brake light in-op

items removed from drivers view,prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front & osr tyres edges worn bold

high level brake light in-op

items removed from drivers view,prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,678 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked and starting to split

Fail 23 Apr 2016 61,671 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracked and starting to split

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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VK13 BXM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VK13 BXM, 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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VK13 BXM is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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