CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV13 UGZ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,353 mi
Last recorded164,353 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 164,353 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2023

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass /outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass /outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021

nearside and offside front tyres just on limit

windscreen crack on nearside

Fail 28 May 2021

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working top of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calipar leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working top of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres just on limit

windscreen crack on nearside

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,730 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 99,730 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,422 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2018 93,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 76,155 miles

Offside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side light damaged but function not impaired (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside reg plate bulb connection appears poor

Pass 11 May 2016 57,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 57,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV13 UGZ is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGZ, 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

How do I check the history of BV13 UGZ?

You can check the full history of BV13 UGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV13 UGZ registered?

BV13 UGZ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BV13 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 UGZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV13 UGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV13 UGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.