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5287 FM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5287 FM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 139,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing power steering hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 121,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,722 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 112,722 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,157 miles

Front O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2021 105,157 miles

Front O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,041 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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5287 FM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 92,469 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 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5287 FM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5287 FM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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