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BL13 UXP

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,301 mi
Last recorded147,301 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 UXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 147,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 130,651 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 130,620 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 130,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2021 124,395 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 124,393 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also gaitor split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/r15c side wall split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2020 116,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 106,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 91,065 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 10 May 2016 91,065 miles

EM light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UXP is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BL13 UXP, 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 UXP is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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