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GK13 VUL

2013 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,688 mi
Last recorded203,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 203,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 203,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 198,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 198,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 194,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 194,641 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 193,309 miles

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2021 189,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 172,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

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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GK13 VUL is a 2013 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GK13 VUL, 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 GK13 VUL registered?

GK13 VUL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is GK13 VUL safe to buy?

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