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BG63 VSY

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,394 mi
Last recorded147,394 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 147,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 143,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,349 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 139,345 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 131,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 124,189 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,230 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rack weeping

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,720 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear no plate light housings starting to melt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,833 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inoperative

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

most central and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,854 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 112,810 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,114 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,483 miles

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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BG63 VSY is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG63 VSY, 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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BG63 VSY is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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