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BV13 UBM

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,512 mi
Last recorded206,512 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 UBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 206,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 206,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 206,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 206,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 206,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 205,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 204,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 178,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 178,728 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,980 miles

Front unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,980 miles

Front unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3mm (3.5.1g)

Towbar component insecure tow bar ball bolts slightly loose (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,011 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Front unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,849 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.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 UBM is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV13 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 2013.

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