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DV13 GRU

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,245 mi
Last recorded218,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 GRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 218,245 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 218,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edges on mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 208,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 194,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 184,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 264,874 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 264,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 257,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 257,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 216,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drum stick has slight wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror back missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 166,627 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear hub seals leaking

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 165,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear hub seals leaking

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight wear to brake and clutch pedal pad.

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 GRU is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV13 GRU, 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 GRU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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