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BG13 UMO

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,135 mi
Last recorded192,135 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 UMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 192,135 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing supports at split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 192,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing supports at split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 191,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower mounting bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose to front coupling at gearbox (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit socket missing - loose and open wires (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal starting to leak, not yet affection brakes

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both supports worn at split bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 188,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 168,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,789 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 139,514 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 139,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,035 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

chip in screen zone a

Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,035 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

chip in screen zone a

Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,829 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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BG13 UMO 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 66.7%.

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 BG13 UMO, 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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BG13 UMO is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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