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DA13 SYD

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,666 mi
Last recorded133,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 SYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 133,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 251,061 miles

Dpf Hanging Bracket welded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 250,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Dpf Hanging Bracket welded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 232,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 219,409 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 219,409 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 208,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 201,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 195,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 185,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 169,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 152,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 138,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 58,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,368 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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DA13 SYD is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA13 SYD, 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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What year was DA13 SYD registered?

DA13 SYD is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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