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BF63 LYW

2013 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 LYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 108,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,941 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,941 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,440 miles

Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,542 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 52,542 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 43,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,105 miles

Nearside Front body marker light n/w

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front body marker light n/w

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BF63 LYW is a 2013 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF63 LYW, 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 BF63 LYW registered?

BF63 LYW is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2013.

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