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BT13 YCS

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 172,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,266 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 148,262 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 137,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 137,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 126,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 33,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 33,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 YCS is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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