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BV13 OCN

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,061 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,995 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre on 3m .

Fail 25 Nov 2021 106,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre on 3m .

Offside Rear hub seal damp.

bonnet catch ? lock needs attention.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 92,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,290 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 80,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated axle hub seal (1.8 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,830 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 66,827 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf + osf brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front osf mirror case damaged. osr number plate bulb out.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,380 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 52,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,621 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 31,622 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror case (6.1.C.1)

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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BV13 OCN 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 61.1%.

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 BV13 OCN, 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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BV13 OCN is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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