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BV13 YSL

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 134,689 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 130,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 130,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 128,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 124,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside axle oil seal weeping

Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,546 miles

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

Nearside axle oil seal weeping

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,890 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 107,890 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,825 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Nearside Rear Brake warning wires broken

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,747 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,834 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,280 miles

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

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 YSL is a 2013 Ford Transit in White 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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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