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A15 UPY

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,401 mi
Last recorded191,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 191,401 miles

Exhaust silencer tip corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 184,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,527 miles

Brake pad wear light on

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

Handbrake light staying on occasionally

Fail 6 Mar 2023 160,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/75 R16C (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pad wear light on

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

Handbrake light staying on occasionally

Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 136,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 81,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,106 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement h/brake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

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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A15 UPY is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A15 UPY, 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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What year was A15 UPY registered?

A15 UPY is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is A15 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 UPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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