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BT13 VSO

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,679 mi
Last recorded170,679 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 VSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 170,679 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper and lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 170,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper and lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 163,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 163,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,026 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 156,026 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working both roof lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,956 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cut outer side wall and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 149,955 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective 1st stage catch not securing (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cut outer side wall and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe- pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working roof position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe- pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 138,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 138,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not locking on secondary latch (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too high (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear hub damp

Fail 11 Sep 2019 133,242 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear hub damp

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,251 miles

Hazard lights a little bit dimmer with key off

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,939 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

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

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