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BD13 JXU

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,665 mi
Last recorded169,665 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 JXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 169,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pipe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Oct 2024 156,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pipe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,936 miles

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake anti slip / oil leak /

Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake anti slip / oil leak /

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake anti slip / clutch pipe corroded / oil leak / o/s and n/s sills damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,133 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake anti slip / clutch pipe corroded / oil leak / o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,533 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r siils (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,533 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r siils (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,248 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

brake anti slip worn / brake pipes painted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,248 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

brake anti slip worn / brake pipes painted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,945 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake anti slip worn

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,353 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 37,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,418 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,418 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BD13 JXU is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD13 JXU, 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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BD13 JXU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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