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B16 FDM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,300 mi
Last recorded151,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at fuel filter area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine water level low

Fail 20 Jan 2026 151,291 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury behind drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at fuel filter area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine water level low

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,084 miles

Engine coolant low

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,786 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,848 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 84,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 17,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,847 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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B16 FDM 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 B16 FDM, 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 B16 FDM registered?

B16 FDM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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