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BU52 SET

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

259,301 mi
Last recorded259,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 259,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 259,265 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 234,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 210,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 192,438 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 192,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 1st single seat Seat belt so twisted wont retract or pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,451 miles

Offside Rear Door wont open from inside vehicle (not designated emergency exit)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,741 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,190 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Small chip in Drivers windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Head light is insecure bottom mount (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Small chip in Drivers windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,566 miles

rear passenger door does not open from inside ..not designated emergency exit

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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BU52 SET is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BU52 SET, 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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BU52 SET is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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