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VN13 TWV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,541 mi
Last recorded186,541 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 TWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 186,541 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 186,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 181,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 181,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 180,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed pressure pipes on dpf not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 170,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 163,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,406 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 153,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,209 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 141,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,127 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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VN13 TWV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN13 TWV, 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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VN13 TWV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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