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BV13 UDS

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,012 mi
Last recorded195,012 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 195,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2026
Pass 15 Apr 2025
Pass 13 Mar 2024 177,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 169,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 163,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 147,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 138,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 115,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 115,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BV13 UDS 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 69.2%.

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 UDS, 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 BV13 UDS registered?

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

Is BV13 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 UDS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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