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AK13 XVU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,725 mi
Last recorded198,725 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 198,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 191,112 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 191,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 174,442 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 167,297 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged trim missing, (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front dash , oil service message on,

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is pulling out, getting bad (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , on 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front dash.,, service and brake warning message

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,161 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , on 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front dash.,, service and brake warning message

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,795 miles

Front dash, brake wear on

Front dash, service due

Front engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower no spare tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15c 104/102t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front dash, brake wear on

Front dash, service due

Front engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower no spare tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,107 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,671 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 57,671 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spray flap (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,375 miles

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 XVU is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK13 XVU, 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 XVU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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