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BU13 URG

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,011 mi
Last recorded165,011 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,011 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 165,011 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 159,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 159,077 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 145,367 miles

nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrision

nearside mirror cover missing

sills damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2020 145,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside & offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrision

nearside mirror cover missing

offside rear tyre scrubing off

sills damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,762 miles

front steering inner rack ends slight play in joints

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight lift

nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

front steering inner rack ends slight play in joints

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight lift

nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,508 miles

E.M.L on display

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,508 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

E.M.L on display

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,372 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,230 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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BU13 URG is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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