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EA13 MGU

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,987 mi
Last recorded157,987 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 MGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 157,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 142,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,768 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 116,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 100,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 80,984 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension assist rubbers x2 worn

horn tone low

Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,711 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension assist rubbers x2 worn

horn tone low

Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,188 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2017 32,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,404 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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EA13 MGU is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA13 MGU, 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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EA13 MGU is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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