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FJ13 GVW

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 79,309 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 79,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,012 miles

corrosion over all vehicle

Pass 10 May 2023 69,034 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2023 69,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,626 miles

Nearside damage at bottom of sliding door

Nearside damage to sill

Offside corrosion to sill

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,554 miles

corrosion to underneath vehicle and OSF door/step

Fail 27 Apr 2021 52,554 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear number plate lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to underneath vehicle and OSF door/step

Pass 11 May 2020 46,678 miles

Offside Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2020 46,678 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2019 40,865 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to brake pipe.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 24,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,128 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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FJ13 GVW is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ13 GVW, 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 FJ13 GVW registered?

FJ13 GVW is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is FJ13 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 GVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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