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DP13 BVM

2013 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,368 mi
Last recorded131,368 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 BVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,056 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub, especially around suspension arm rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 128,044 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pads, N/S/I pad has de-laminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub, especially around suspension arm rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,486 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exstensive corrosion through out the inner sill and front inner arch on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion through out the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and close to showing chords on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and close to showing chords on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,358 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 111,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Wiper starting to split

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 58,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,951 miles

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

Right hand wiper blade worn

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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DP13 BVM is a 2013 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DP13 BVM, 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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DP13 BVM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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