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BG13 VDY

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,496 mi
Last recorded58,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,496 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump to rack, corroded pipe, seeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 58,487 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump to rack, corroded pipe, seeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,416 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 55,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Position 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 50,239 miles

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

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

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 Position 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension arm rear bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to nearside rear brake, upstream of union, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front flexible hose to ABS pump, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to Offside rear brake, upstream of union, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 46,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension arm rear bush, separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to nearside rear brake, upstream of union, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front flexible hose to ABS pump, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to Offside rear brake, upstream of union, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 42,076 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 37,785 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions where too clean to register.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 25,153 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions where too clean to register.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 20,282 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 18,203 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 18,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VDY is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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