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BU13 UZE

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,278 mi
Last recorded143,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 143,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER SIDE OF BODY CORRODED ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 136,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 130,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 125,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 125,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 119,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 122,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 122,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 May 2020 104,645 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 104,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 97,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 97,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,394 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,394 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 UZE is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 UZE registered?

BU13 UZE is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BU13 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 UZE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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