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BT13 HZS

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 165,147 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 158,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 158,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 150,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 150,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 137,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 118,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak From water pump ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,215 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 109,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,348 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,344 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Quarter bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side panel damaged.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,823 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HZS is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HZS, 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 BT13 HZS registered?

BT13 HZS is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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