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BU13 SVA

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,064 mi
Last recorded171,064 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 SVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 171,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2021 171,862 miles

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

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

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

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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,969 miles

215-75-16c

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,817 miles

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

Windscreen cracked passenger lower corner

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen cracked passenger lower corner

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,049 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,689 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,689 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low WE HAVE RE AIMED (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working WE HAVE REPLACED BULB (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 SVA is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU13 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BU13 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 SVA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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