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GV13 ELH

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 ELH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,427 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 123,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,848 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 108,848 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 95,878 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,941 miles

horn weak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,097 miles

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 ELH is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GV13 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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