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CA53 RLU

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

196,154 mi
Last recorded196,154 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 RLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 196,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 256,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 174,753 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 174,753 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 249,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 243,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 168,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 239,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 166,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 164,061 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 2.5mm to 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 164,055 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 2.5mm to 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 228,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 157,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 224,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 144,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 219,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 202,681 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & has damage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & has damage (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Rear numberplate lights dull

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear side wall outer worn and slight tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 194,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

offside & nearside sills damaged

oil leak noted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 194,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

offside & nearside sills damaged

oil leak noted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 171,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,271 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 118,858 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 118,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 45,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 17,249 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 17,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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CA53 RLU is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 CA53 RLU, 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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CA53 RLU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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