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FM13 LPV

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 LPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 143,049 miles

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

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 12 Feb 2026 143,047 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 115,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 91,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outline marker lamp not working top (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,165 miles

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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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FM13 LPV is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM13 LPV, 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 FM13 LPV registered?

FM13 LPV is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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