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AK63 GVU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,674 mi
Last recorded169,674 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 GVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 169,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 162,777 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 162,777 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 145,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 141,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,900 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,419 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,419 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,468 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,468 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,054 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,035 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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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AK63 GVU 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 64.3%.

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 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 AK63 GVU, 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 AK63 GVU registered?

AK63 GVU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2013.

Is AK63 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 GVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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