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BG13 UVX

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,833 mi
Last recorded222,833 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 UVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 222,833 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 222,833 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative damaged (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 214,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 208,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel is not in its cradle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 195,824 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 195,824 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 191,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 179,123 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 169,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,943 miles

both front tyres are wear on the outside edges

Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wear on the outside edges

Pass 23 May 2016 111,797 miles

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

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

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 UVX is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UVX, 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 BG13 UVX registered?

BG13 UVX is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is BG13 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 UVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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