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BK13 SGV

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,454 mi
Last recorded96,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 SGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 82,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,927 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 73,927 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front side light bulb dim in operation.

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber is splitting.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 71,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front side light bulb dim in operation.

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber is splitting.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,609 miles

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

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

Offside Inner sill slightly damaged.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,609 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Inner sill slightly damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 59,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 853,313 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,299 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,526 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IN/OP.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,436 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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BK13 SGV is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SGV, 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 BK13 SGV registered?

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

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