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AF13 GVT

2013 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit Connect84,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 GVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,799 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but is not effecting structural integrity

Fail 25 Feb 2026 104,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,798 miles

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 98,796 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded split not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Lower door mirror damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lamp lenses damaged

rear bumper corners tapped at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2024 93,053 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded split not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Lower door mirror damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear lamp lenses damaged

rear bumper corners tapped at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner tapped at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner tapped at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner tapped at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,862 miles

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

both rear bumper corners damaged and tapped no sharp edges at time of test

both rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,230 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,511 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE OF TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE OF TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

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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AF13 GVT is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF13 GVT, 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 AF13 GVT registered?

AF13 GVT is a 2013 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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