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DS13 VAF

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,937 mi
Last recorded142,937 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 142,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,089 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,985 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,935 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 134,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all on permanently (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,434 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 131,434 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,206 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 128,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,838 miles

Offside Rear hub seal slightly damp

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 121,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 121,764 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,661 miles

slight dampness at both rear driveshaft seals

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

brake pads warning light wires broken n/s/f.

wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

brake pads warning light wires broken n/s/f.

wiper blades poor condition.

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 VAF is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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