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BO12 LAR

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,819 mi
Last recorded133,819 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO12 LAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 133,819 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box stabilizer mount worn ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 133,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box stabilizer mount worn ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,682 miles

Gearbox mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,309 miles

Neraside front suspension arm ball joint rubber starting to split

Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Neraside front suspension arm ball joint rubber starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,861 miles

Both front tyres approaching 1.6mm limit

Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber starting to split

Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,861 miles

Both front tyres approaching 1.6mm limit

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,873 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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BO12 LAR is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BO12 LAR, 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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BO12 LAR is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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