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BX13 LVZ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

184,508 mi
Last recorded184,508 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 184,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 175,206 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 175,206 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 166,502 miles

Tow bar brackets protruding

Various body damage

Fail 18 May 2022 166,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tow bar brackets protruding

Various body damage

Pass 23 Apr 2021 160,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 160,496 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 131,437 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 131,437 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,179 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 108,179 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 64,710 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 64,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,467 miles

Rear Rear step damaged but on sharp edges protruding

Fail 20 Apr 2016 46,467 miles

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

Rear Rear step damaged but on sharp edges protruding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LVZ is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BX13 LVZ, 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 LVZ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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