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HJ13 OBL

2013 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 OBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,910 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S + N/S ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

rear diff noisy

Fail 24 Mar 2026 125,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link top bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S + N/S ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides middle outline marker inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 117,937 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning no front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning no rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides middle outline marker inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 107,510 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both dip beams inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 95,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Drop arm lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking but not excessive

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,250 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Shaft oil seal slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (185/75r16c) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,250 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Shaft oil seal slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (185/75r16c) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (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 BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,887 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both rear link lower bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 64,572 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working both on cab. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,129 miles

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

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

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 OBL is a 2013 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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