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BL54 BLS

2013 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,086 mi
Last recorded115,086 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,499 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,480 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly stiff/binding

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly stiff/binding

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chip in zone A of windscreen ( 9mm )

unable to see front pads through wheels

unable to see rear pads through wheels

Fail 13 Mar 2019 79,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

stone chip in zone A of windscreen ( 9mm )

unable to see front pads through wheels

unable to see rear pads through wheels

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,695 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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BL54 BLS is a 2013 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL54 BLS, 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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BL54 BLS is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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