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AK13 GDF

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,499 mi
Last recorded173,499 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 GDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 173,499 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 171,224 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 170,050 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 170,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 165,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 155,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 155,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 154,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 154,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected upper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

gear box rubber bush worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,473 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 68,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK13 GDF is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK13 GDF, 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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AK13 GDF is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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