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BN13 YXW

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 140,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2026 140,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 140,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,608 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

small clutch pipe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 139,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system leaking under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

small clutch pipe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 139,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction doesnt illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake arm not returning (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim, not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Body component likely to become detached BOTH tanks underneath (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported insecure by fuel filter (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% overall efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Small clutch pipe from master cylinder corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside water tank lose rubbing on prop shaft not likely to full

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet under fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside water tank lose rubbing on prop shaft not likely to full

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside water tank lose not likely full

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 136,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,718 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 133,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,537 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,150 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,932 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 YXW is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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