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BJ13 XJL

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,600 mi
Last recorded62,600 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 XJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 62,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,650 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer c/v gaiter cracking.

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 55,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer c/v gaiter cracking.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,433 miles

Both outer c\v gaiters cracking slightly.

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (In tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,580 miles

Centre seat belt stalk cover missing, operation ok

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2021 29,555 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre seat belt stalk cover missing, operation ok

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,372 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2020 26,372 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,341 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 17,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 15,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 12,824 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 12,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (8.2.2)

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

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 XJL is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XJL, 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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BJ13 XJL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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