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VX13 UYL

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 UYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear flexy brake pipe to caliper slightly twisted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

steering rack damp with oil ,no droplets forming

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,525 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,520 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes and n/r rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on N/S/F brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on O/S/F Brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on O/S/R Brake pipe and union. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 88,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No distinctive beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on N/S/F brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on O/S/F Brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on O/S/R Brake pipe and union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 81,794 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,507 miles

Front flexi pipe slight blow (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION)

General corrosion underneath inner and outer sills on both sides are corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Nearside rear bumper trim missing

Nearside rear light cluster broken

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 7 Dec 2019 63,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape cords exposed (195/65x15 XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brakes rusted and noisey due to lack of use

Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)

front and rear brakes rusted and noisey due to lack of use

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,748 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,536 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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VX13 UYL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VX13 UYL, 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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VX13 UYL is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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