2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · LM13 ADE
2013 Ford Transit Connect (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 124,944 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM13 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2025
- 124,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM13 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Transit Connect (LM13 ADE) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LM13 ADE Mileage History
- 17/01/202394,691 mi
- 25/01/2024110,076 mi+15,385 mi
- 25/01/2024110,076 mi
- 30/01/2025124,944 mi+14,868 mi
- 30/01/2025124,944 mi
Average of roughly 14,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Approach with caution and budget for immediate mechanical work before committing. The repeated MIL faults and persistent brake wear suggest this 2013 Ford Transit Connect has been worked hard as a van.
Before purchase, insist on evidence that the engine MIL fault flagged at the 2024 and 2025 tests has been properly diagnosed and repaired, as a persistent warning lamp can point to emissions, sensor, or DPF issues on a 1.6 TDCi unit. Confirm with a recent service record that the rear brake pads noted as wearing thin in January 2025 have been replaced, and check the front pads and nearside front tyre wear flagged in earlier years. Given the minor but long-standing oil leak, ask the seller about its source and whether the cambelt and diesel filter services are up to date for the mileage.
As a 1560cc diesel van first registered in December 2013, this Transit Connect will fall into a higher VED band for commercial vehicles plus standard diesel fuel costs; insurance group and exact economy depend on configuration but diesel light vans of this era typically return 40-50 mpg. Maintenance on the 1.6 TDCi can be modest if the DPF and emissions system are healthy, but the repeated MIL failures suggest potential added diagnostic expense. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance is around £1,600-£2,000 for average van use.
The MOT failures on 2024-01-25 and 2025-01-30 both cited an engine MIL indicating a malfunction, so plug in a diagnostic reader to check for live or stored fault codes before buying. The January 2025 pass still recorded rear brake pads wearing thin and a non-excessive oil leak first seen in 2023, so physically inspect pad thickness and trace the leak around the sump or turbo feed. Also review the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint play and tyre edge wear from 2024, and the offside front tyre wear from 2023, as these point to suspension and alignment checks on this high-mileage example.
This white 2013 Ford Transit Connect diesel has covered 124,944 miles as of its January 2025 MOT, which is a reasonable distance for a 12-year-old light commercial vehicle. The MOT history shows a recurring engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) fault causing failures in both 2024 and 2025, alongside an ongoing minor oil leak noted since 2023. Brake pads front and rear have shown wear across multiple tests, and the most recent pass still carried advisories for thin rear pads and the oil leak.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Ford Transit Connect to compare against, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's own history.
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