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BE53 SEC

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,739 mi
Last recorded165,739 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 SEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,739 miles

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 REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 154,879 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 143,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 100,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear/ both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

play detected at offside front steering rack arm

Fail 31 May 2019 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear/ both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

play detected at offside front steering rack arm

Pass 30 May 2018 89,275 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from egr valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

power steering pipes insecure

Fail 30 May 2018 89,275 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from egr valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 26 May 2017 81,946 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2016 60,292 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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BE53 SEC is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BE53 SEC, 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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BE53 SEC is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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