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BG13 ZHL

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

61,552 mi
Last recorded61,552 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 61,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 38,333 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 34,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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 11 Jun 2020 30,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front floor mat holed.

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,634 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm depth 1m. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2m. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate light out.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 22,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected phone carrier on screen (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 17,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 13,215 miles

Centre Rear Upper 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 ZHL is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BG13 ZHL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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