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CV13 BYB

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 BYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brakes pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cab marker light inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps slight affected by indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 98,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In clip by chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Cab marker lamp inop

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked /worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lamps slightly affected by indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Rear foglamp telltale lamp flashes with indicators

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 86,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both door steps corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured crossmember excessevly corroded (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 71,970 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Fluid dirty requires changing. (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,271 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2022 64,269 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust tail section missing.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread depth in centre of tyre. size = 185/75R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 59,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal starting to leak but not on brake disc

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,290 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,910 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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CV13 BYB is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CV13 BYB, 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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CV13 BYB is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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