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BO05 GAR

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,003 mi
Last recorded187,003 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 GAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 187,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 180,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 173,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil on min.

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Fail 6 Feb 2024 173,974 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Where marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 At 1.78 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Not inflated/valve faulty (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes from ABS pump covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes on underside of the vehicle from engine bay towards the rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 173,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Not inflated/valve faulty (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes grease/underseal covered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Oil on Min.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x brake pipe at ABS pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 168,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x brake pipe at ABS pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 158,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close to being worn through (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 125,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near rear of cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under cab near subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other various steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to being worn through on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 118,718 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,526 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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BO05 GAR is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BO05 GAR, 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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BO05 GAR is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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