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FD13 VSM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,439 mi
Last recorded223,439 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 VSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 223,439 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened fluid leaking (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 201,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 201,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 185,857 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 171,598 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 171,598 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 156,563 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))

Pass 21 May 2018 150,255 miles

high level lights not working on rear body

o/side and n/side outline marker lights not working rear

Fail 18 May 2018 150,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub leaking oil on caliper (3.5.1h)

high level lights not working on rear body

o/side and n/side outline marker lights not working rear

Pass 25 May 2017 112,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fog and reverse lamps not working

Offside Front Outer washer jet blocked

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 25 May 2017 112,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog and reverse lamps not working

Offside Front Outer washer jet blocked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FD13 VSM is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD13 VSM, 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 FD13 VSM registered?

FD13 VSM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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