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BG13 ZHM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,055 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing low bald inner edges tread no cords exposed at mot test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 81,547 miles

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low / bald edges of tread and stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 68,616 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Lower dust cover spring not on correct but still ok preventing ingress from entering the ball joint

Rear tyres wearing low / uneven edges of tread

pedal rubber slight crack/worn

Pass 12 May 2023 55,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 55,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low NSF dipped beam pattern too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF lower ball joint dust cover split and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower ball joint has excess movement and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to test OSF due to lamp failure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam OSF dipped beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are heavily rusted and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front headlamp levelling device not tested due to OSF lamp failure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF inner steering rack joint has play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 5-3mm wearing bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR inner brake pad appears to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF inner steering rack joint has slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre 4-2mm worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,794 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm also worn on inner edge 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2021 29,160 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 29,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,797 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 25,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear REAR O/S LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 18,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 15,832 miles

Nearside 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 ZHM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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