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BU13 FBB

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,725 mi
Last recorded144,725 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 144,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of window screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 144,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of window screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 127,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 121,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 114,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 106,125 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,941 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 83,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers could be improved

Fail 22 May 2019 83,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wipers could be improved

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,696 miles

Registration lamps dim.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,792 miles

Headlamp switch faulty not holding on main beam (1.7.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,646 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BU13 FBB is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU13 FBB, 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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BU13 FBB is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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