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H17 MHG

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,135 mi
Last recorded155,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 MHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 155,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,101 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Winter tyre fitted to offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2018 80,149 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,410 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,827 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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H17 MHG is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H17 MHG, 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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H17 MHG is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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