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BL13 GWV

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,214 mi
Last recorded230,214 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 GWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 230,214 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside body damage on vehicle

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

various corrosion on vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2023 230,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside body damage on vehicle

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

various corrosion on vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 227,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 222,266 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 222,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 216,892 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 216,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 213,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 171,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to the n/s - chips to the o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 171,639 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to the n/s - chips to the o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 126,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 126,108 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 94,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GWV is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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