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DV13 FSJ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,921 mi
Last recorded174,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 174,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 174,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 161,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 161,609 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 143,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 143,923 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 131,097 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,882 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 58,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 8,982 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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DV13 FSJ is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV13 FSJ, 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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DV13 FSJ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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