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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

V13 DESMOT history

V13 DES is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V13 DES blue Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,542 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 DES was last recorded at 109,542 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,376 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,166 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,542 miles
  • 2025 – 105,376 miles
  • 2024 – 99,640 miles
  • 2023 – 95,025 miles
  • 2022 – 90,697 miles
  • 2021 – 86,826 miles
  • 2020 – 79,192 miles
  • 2019 – 76,478 miles
  • 2017 – 76,423 miles
  • 2016 – 74,822 miles
  • 2015 – 71,568 miles
  • 2014 – 68,297 miles
  • 2013 – 64,527 miles
  • 2012 – 61,260 miles
  • 2011 – 56,994 miles
  • 2010 – 51,143 miles
  • 2009 – 39,527 miles
  • 2008 – 33,654 miles
  • 2007 – 30,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,542 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,542 miles
    Test number
    523407570287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  2. Pass105,376 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    332649252712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,640 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    220720034332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,025 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    854158026852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,697 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    679874377103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,826 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    595880791121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,192 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    379115824352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,478 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    661257109049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,423 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    440981145857
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,822 miles (+3,254)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    895288557241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slight bind

  11. Pass71,568 miles (+3,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    102369062098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,297 miles (+3,770)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,297 miles
    Test number
    387247784413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass64,527 miles (+3,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    705365993292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass61,260 miles (+4,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    719542512330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r droplink slightly loose

  15. Pass56,994 miles (+5,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    919054911302
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    893516400341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,141 miles (+11,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    342816600374
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,527 miles (+5,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    294099379219
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  19. Pass33,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    581400488228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,654 miles (+3,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    954010988217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass30,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    341822487405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 DES

Does V13 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 DES is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 DES?
The MOT on V13 DES is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 DES done?
V13 DES was recorded at 109,542 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has V13 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 DES has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on V13 DES ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V13 DES find?
V13 DES passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; all brake pipes covered in grease.

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