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HJ13 CGE

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,726 mi
Last recorded148,726 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 CGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 148,726 miles

Both rear registration lamps dim

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 148,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear registration lamps dim

Coolant level below minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level below minimum

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

Dipstick loose

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,211 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion to underside nothing excessive

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 135,211 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant below minimum

General corrosion to underside nothing excessive

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil level dip stick tube loose

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,882 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 127,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,119 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,265 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,369 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,897 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,187 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,875 miles

Nearside non-obligatory mirror cracked, does not affect view to the rear.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,875 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside non-obligatory mirror cracked, does not affect view to the rear.

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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HJ13 CGE is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HJ13 CGE, 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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HJ13 CGE is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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