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59 AJ

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,236 mi
Last recorded161,236 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 AJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,236 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 161,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 151,798 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 151,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,637 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 143,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 134,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,133 miles

Advanced wear to all brake discs.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,052 miles

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

Advanced wear to all brake discs.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,086 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,389 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,547 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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59 AJ is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 59 AJ, 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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59 AJ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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