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BL13 DBX

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 DBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs Heavly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside slight corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering pipe running to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Discs Heavly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember above spare wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced affected slightly by winker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced affected slightly by winker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced affected slightly by winker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced affected slightly by winker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at centre joints (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front sill has slight damage.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at centre joints (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front sill has slight damage.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,875 miles

Nearside front outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded.

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,875 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL13 DBX is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL13 DBX, 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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BL13 DBX is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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