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FV13 MDE

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,503 mi
Last recorded175,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 MDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 175,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 175,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 175,324 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury holed and corroded jagged edge (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 167,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 167,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 161,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 155,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 May 2021 155,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 150,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 141,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure luton (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,534 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

wipers worn

Fail 16 Apr 2018 130,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake pads appear low

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

wipers worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,034 miles

osf lower arm rear bush splitting

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 20 Apr 2016 108,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf lower arm rear bush splitting

rear brake pads appear low

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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FV13 MDE is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV13 MDE, 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 FV13 MDE registered?

FV13 MDE is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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