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DS13 UYV

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,282 mi
Last recorded183,282 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 183,282 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive hub leak outer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 178,336 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 178,336 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 170,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,333 miles

Emergency exit sign illegible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 155,328 miles

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

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

Emergency exit sign illegible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 148,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 148,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,104 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 145,104 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,454 miles

Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 135,454 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended second row (7.1.2 (c))

Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 120,499 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 103,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,191 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 UYV is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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