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BF63 MDU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 MDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,854 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing panel insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside seat base worn

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing panel insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside seat base worn

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,806 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 121,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Steering linkage deformed track arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper cab marker light not working. vehicle under 2.1m

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear marker light insecure. vehicle under 2.1m

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear fridge box, offside upper mount loose

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight damage to passenger door / operation

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear fridge box, offside upper mount insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear marker light not working. body under 2.1 metres

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Nearside slight damage to passenger door / operation

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear fridge box, offside upper mount insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,419 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure damaged ()

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

front bonnet slam panel, nearside insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,305 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear marker light dim (vehicle under 2.1 m wide)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 66,299 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear marker light dim (vehicle under 2.1 m wide)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,532 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 36,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,518 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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BF63 MDU is a 2013 Ford Transit in White 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 MDU, 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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BF63 MDU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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