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BX13 HVU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,115 mi
Last recorded147,115 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 HVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 147,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 147,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 137,441 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 137,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 124,976 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R hub oil seal leaking,

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 124,976 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury N/S mirror backing missing/ sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R hub oil seal leaking,

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 115,359 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 102,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,591 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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BX13 HVU 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 80%.

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 BX13 HVU, 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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BX13 HVU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2013.

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