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BN13 XSB

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,814 mi
Last recorded188,814 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XSB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 188,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 178,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 168,053 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES,COULD REQUIRE WELDING NEXT YEAR.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLITTING ON EDGE.

COOLANT LEVEL ON MINIMUM IN EXPANSION TANK.

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAD LIGHTS TESTED ON NUMBER ONE LEVEL.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Offside Rear OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING.(195-70X15)

Fail 31 Aug 2023 168,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES,COULD REQUIRE WELDING NEXT YEAR.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLITTING ON EDGE.

COOLANT LEVEL ON MINIMUM IN EXPANSION TANK.

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAD LIGHTS TESTED ON NUMBER ONE LEVEL.

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Offside Rear OSR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING.(195-70X15)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ADVISE NSR LIGHT IS DIM. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 152,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 144,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; OSF Sill top, Inner & Outer sills, Exhaust, Rear shocks & Springs, Rear axle.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 144,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; OSF Sill top, Inner & Outer sills, Exhaust, Rear shocks & Springs, Rear axle.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,659 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 108,659 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,327 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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BN13 XSB 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 71.4%.

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 BN13 XSB, 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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BN13 XSB is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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