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BT13 BNV

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,831 mi
Last recorded211,831 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 211,831 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 211,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 201,735 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 196,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 189,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 173,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,248 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 121,244 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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 BNV is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT13 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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