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BF63 MGJ

2013 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,754 miles

Coolant bottle low on coolant

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 75,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,853 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,853 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades split on the edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,857 miles

damp oil marks to both rear axle hub seal areas

oil marks around engine meets MOT standards at this time

Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,857 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front very slight play in wheel bearing

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

damp oil marks to both rear axle hub seal areas

oil marks around engine meets MOT standards at this time

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,637 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,633 miles

Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear travel in hand brake

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,019 miles

Front cross member dented

Fail 8 Oct 2018 40,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member dented

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,265 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 32,265 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 20,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted (3.1.6b)

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 MGJ is a 2013 Ford Transit in Orange 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 BF63 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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