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BT63 VEM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 VEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,139 miles

both osr tyres very much on limit

both sills very rusty

front discs lipped

osf tyre worn uneven

rear pads getting low

rear seats + belts removed

slight play ns rack

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,139 miles

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

both osr tyres very much on limit

both sills very rusty

front discs lipped

osf tyre worn uneven

rear pads getting low

rear seats + belts removed

slight play ns rack

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,712 miles

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

all rear seats removed

both outer sills rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear seats removed

both outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,955 miles

All side markers not working

Corrosion throughout body

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

intercooler damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2022 114,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

All side markers not working

Corrosion throughout body

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

intercooler damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,631 miles

ns mirror damaged

rear pads on limit

front pads close to limit

both rear hub seals wet

both sills rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear hub seals wet

both sills rusty

front pads close to limit

ns mirror damaged

rear pads on limit

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,221 miles

both rear drop links weak

both rear hubs damp

rear seats + belts removed

windscreen cracked not in view of road

wipers poor

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,218 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear drop links weak

both rear hubs damp

rear seats + belts removed

windscreen cracked not in view of road

wipers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,226 miles

both rear hub seals damp

os no plate light inop

osf tyre worn on edges

rear pads low

side marker lights inop

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,742 miles

front discs lipped

os sill rusty

rear discs marked

Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,742 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

front pads on limit

os sill rusty

rear discs marked

rear pads on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,770 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil residue around off side rear hub oil seal area

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,536 miles

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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BT63 VEM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT63 VEM, 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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BT63 VEM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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