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BG13 ZHZ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,373 mi
Last recorded119,373 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 119,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,373 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,566 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 107,284 miles

Central Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,365 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,209 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,207 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,979 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 30,078 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged and repaired with tape (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (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 ZHZ 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 57.1%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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