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EX13 ZKJ

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,588 mi
Last recorded163,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 163,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 163,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 152,977 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front engine mount prescribed area corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 9 May 2025 152,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front engine mount prescribed area corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 14 May 2024 140,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front a worn advise change asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to sill on passager side

Pass 9 May 2023 126,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 126,247 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 120,333 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside to nearside bulk head area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer low advise replace worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Offside Front head lamp bracket loose missing bolt/snapped

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 120,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective requires new cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside to nearside bulk head area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer low advise replace worn lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Offside Front head lamp bracket loose missing bolt/snapped

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 114,520 miles

hand brake warning light on

Fail 26 May 2021 114,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

hand brake warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 106,583 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 92,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,523 miles

Front pads appear low

Pass 20 May 2016 58,268 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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EX13 ZKJ is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX13 ZKJ, 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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What year was EX13 ZKJ registered?

EX13 ZKJ is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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