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FJ63 OBA

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 OBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 153,383 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 153,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 147,578 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 141,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side of chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,106 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and lamp cover missing. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side of chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

no emissions pick-up

Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

no emissions pick-up

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 110,265 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 102,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

no emissions pick up clear

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

no emissions pick up clear

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,735 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub oil seal ()

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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FJ63 OBA is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ63 OBA, 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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FJ63 OBA is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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