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BO53 YAF

2013 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 YAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,840 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,208 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

high level stop lamp (s) not working

Pass 3 May 2018 39,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 39,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BO53 YAF is a 2013 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO53 YAF, 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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What year was BO53 YAF registered?

BO53 YAF is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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