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BG13 ZHV

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,735 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 75,274 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 56,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 56,341 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 39,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 39,430 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S - 2 X 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 27,636 miles

Manufacturers engine, body and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components .

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,553 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,117 miles

Offside Front floor mat holed.

Offside Front side light out.

engine air intake pipe missing.

wiper blades . not matched pair.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 22,068 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 17,041 miles

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

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

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 ZHV is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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