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VK13 BYX

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,359 mi
Last recorded71,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,365 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,927 miles

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,927 miles

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low removed and repaired headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 61,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working with side lights on/bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 10 Mar 2020 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,388 miles

Offside Front ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,388 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,179 miles

Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,171 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,657 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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VK13 BYX 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 VK13 BYX, 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 VK13 BYX registered?

VK13 BYX is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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