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BK13 TPU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,165 mi
Last recorded180,165 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 180,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 178,447 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 178,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 171,762 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose under front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 171,756 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose under front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 161,795 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 161,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,209 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,329 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,144 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 TPU is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BK13 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

BK13 TPU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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