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BV13 VGX

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,211 mi
Last recorded209,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 209,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 209,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 201,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 193,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 181,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 168,636 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 168,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 156,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,325 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 147,325 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,644 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 106,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,699 miles

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 VGX is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGX, 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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What year was BV13 VGX registered?

BV13 VGX is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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