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EA13 ZXJ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,195 mi
Last recorded147,195 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 147,195 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 147,193 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure DPF wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2023 103,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 103,344 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 98,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,569 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on pads not worn down

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,960 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 ZXJ is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA13 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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