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BT13 VKM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 126,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 126,580 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,791 miles

Both offside sidemarker lamps inop

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 116,785 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both offside sidemarker lamps inop

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 103,359 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,085 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 96,083 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,882 miles

slight scratching to offside swept area of windscreen

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 VKM 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 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 BT13 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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