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G8 TVA

2013 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,297 mi
Last recorded147,297 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 TVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 147,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 146,161 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 146,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 137,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,123 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 127,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,110 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 114,107 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,762 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,155 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,155 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,505 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both , smearing (8.2.2)

Centre brake light n/w

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

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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G8 TVA is a 2013 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G8 TVA, 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 G8 TVA registered?

G8 TVA is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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