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BJ13 GWE

2013 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 GWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 123,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,814 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,346 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,861 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,861 miles

Offside Rear 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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BJ13 GWE is a 2013 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ13 GWE, 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 BJ13 GWE registered?

BJ13 GWE is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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