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BT13 AXS

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,749 mi
Last recorded240,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 AXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 240,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 240,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 207,354 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF METAL BRAKE PIPE GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

HEAD LIGHTS TESTED ON NUMBER ONE LEVEL.

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO INTERCOOLER LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop not working, advise repair asap

offside rear shock absorber has a repair at lower mounting point that meets required standards

Fail 12 Jun 2023 207,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-75X16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR INNER BRAKE PAD ARREARS TO BE VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF METAL BRAKE PIPE GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

COOLANT LEVEL EMPTY IN EXPANSION TANK.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEAD LIGHTS TESTED ON NUMBER ONE LEVEL.

OSF OUTER SILL CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO INTERCOOLER LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 171,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 171,051 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 133,228 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 133,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM (REAR BUSH),DETERIORATING,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SHOWING SIGN OF POSSIBLE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 105,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working NSR SIDE LIGHT TOO BRIGHT,SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM (REAR BUSH),DETERIORATING,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SHOWING SIGN OF POSSIBLE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW ON READ,2-1.6 MM,ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS.(215-75X16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,781 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,668 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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BT13 AXS 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 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 BT13 AXS, 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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BT13 AXS is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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