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BN13 XWM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,035 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing - grooved pedal fitted

brake warning light is illuminated

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to tipper body

nearside lower/long view mirror glass is damaged

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 19 Sep 2025 137,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached & dust cover is damaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing - grooved pedal fitted

brake warning light is illuminated

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to tipper body

nearside lower/long view mirror glass is damaged

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,154 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Blind spot mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Sep 2024 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light illuminated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Blind spot mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chip to windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2023 117,879 miles

Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

nearside lower/long view mirror glass is damaged

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

oil leak engine/gearbox area's

Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

nearside lower/long view mirror glass is damaged

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

oil leak engine/gearbox area's

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,130 miles

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

both cab outline markers are not working

Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,006 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not attached at lower section (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both cab outline markers are not working

offside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,080 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 53,080 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,159 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s first marker light not working

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 XWM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN13 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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