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BL13 OWK

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,420 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 135,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,469 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 121,469 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))

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 79,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OWK is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWK, 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 OWK is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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