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BJ13 YHV

2013 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,132 miles

Front front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 151,132 miles

Front front cross member corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 147,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes and rear axel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 142,432 miles

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 142,429 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 137,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 100,846 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 100,846 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 76,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHV 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 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 BJ13 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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