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YT63 LYV

2013 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 LYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 140,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 138,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 123,225 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 123,196 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 91,976 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,307 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,404 miles

Osr and nsr tyres perishing inbetween tread.

Rear brake application close to limit.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YT63 LYV 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 YT63 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT63 LYV registered?

YT63 LYV is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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The MOT history for YT63 LYV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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