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F973 LEO

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,295 mi
Last recorded170,295 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 LEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 170,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe Between ABS Pump and Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 170,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear After Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe Between ABS Pump and Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 225,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 220,034 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hub Seal Slight Leak

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 171,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 171,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,471 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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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F973 LEO is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F973 LEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F973 LEO registered?

F973 LEO is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is F973 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F973 LEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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