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BD13 VPU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 200,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 197,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 178,560 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 178,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 154,945 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,830 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 139,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 100,252 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,640 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp wont adjust high enough (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,119 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,116 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s front side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,145 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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BD13 VPU 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 BD13 VPU, 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 BD13 VPU registered?

BD13 VPU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BD13 VPU safe to buy?

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