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VN63 FTE

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 FTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,222 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2024 101,222 miles

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

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,043 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,516 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 75,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 54,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,604 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear panel damage

Fail 27 Jul 2018 31,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear panel damage

Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 28,718 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VN63 FTE is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VN63 FTE, 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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VN63 FTE is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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