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DS13 TBY

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 125,915 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 125,911 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose and under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 118,320 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 113,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 113,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,539 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 109,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 106,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 92,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,821 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,020 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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DS13 TBY is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS13 TBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS13 TBY registered?

DS13 TBY is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DS13 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 TBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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