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A25 ABM

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,315 mi
Last recorded114,315 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 ABM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,315 miles

Front Near/side Fog lamp Not working

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

Rear Bumps Stops Missing both sides

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,315 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Near/side Fog lamp Not working

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

Rear Bumps Stops Missing both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Aug 2024 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,440 miles

n/s/r bump stop loose

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2023 105,437 miles

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r bump stop loose

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,718 miles

front pads low

nsf tyre getting close to limit

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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A25 ABM 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 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 A25 ABM, 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 A25 ABM registered?

A25 ABM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is A25 ABM safe to buy?

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