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BK13 RVW

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 RVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,416 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 136,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,275 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front position lights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls slightly deteriorated and treads getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 136,258 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front position lights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls slightly deteriorated and treads getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to tread, cant see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

blue lights around vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2021 127,952 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lights no images (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to tread, cant see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front position lights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

blue lights around vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,091 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,091 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,118 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,090 miles

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

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,090 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 28,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BK13 RVW is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BK13 RVW, 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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BK13 RVW is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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