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GV13 EKM

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

224,508 mi
Last recorded224,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 EKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 224,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 220,656 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 207,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear marker lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged / cut to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp damaged (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder heavily worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,206 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,206 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working front (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,368 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 18,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV13 EKM 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 58.3%.

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 GV13 EKM, 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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GV13 EKM is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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