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BU13 XKM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,504 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,504 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,760 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,758 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides( rear). (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,905 miles

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

Nearside Lower battery leads adrift.

Offside Front driveboot clip missing.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 32,648 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 28,241 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,553 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,688 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 18,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 14,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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 XKM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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