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DS13 UYM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 UYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,973 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 128,973 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,400 miles

Coolant leak from top hose area

No radio code

O/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

Slight engine ,gearbox and hub seal oil leaks

Various cab corrosion and damage. Mirror covers damaged. Fuel cap damaged. corrosion hole in o/s step sill.

Various underbody corrosion, including the metal brake pipes and power steering pipes

Windscreen and trims insecure. Some stone chips in swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2025 126,399 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Outline marker lamp not working Both n/s and o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak from top hose area

Low brake pads warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

No radio code

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, N/s/f 7 mm. O/s/r outer 4mm, inner 5 mm. N/s/r both 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Suspension track control arm bushes perished/worn

Various cap corrosion and damage. Mirror covers damaged. Fuel cap damaged. corrosion hole in o/s step sill.

Windscreen and trims insecure. Some stone chips in swept area

Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside rearmost side marker not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 121,190 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside rearmost side marker not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 12 Apr 2022 115,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Side marker lamp not working

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Underside (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Side marker lamp not working

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,157 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 104,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,340 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,387 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 UYM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS13 UYM, 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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DS13 UYM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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