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F16 PDS

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,683 mi
Last recorded190,683 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 PDS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 190,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 189,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 186,989 miles

Water Leak at engine Oil leak at engine Vibration when spinning front wheels from gearbox

Fail 13 Apr 2024 186,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Water Leak at engine Oil leak at engine Vibration when spinning front wheels from gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2023 174,373 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 174,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak at sump

Pass 4 Apr 2022 161,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 161,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 144,093 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 144,093 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,767 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,767 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,412 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,021 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,541 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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F16 PDS is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F16 PDS, 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 F16 PDS registered?

F16 PDS is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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