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A51 ARK

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,941 mi
Last recorded194,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 ARK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 194,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 183,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,061 miles

Number plates temp secured

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c 104/102t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,821 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 107,431 miles

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,431 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,538 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Blind spot (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Blind spot (8.1.2a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Blind spot (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Blind spot (8.1.2a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A51 ARK is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A51 ARK, 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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A51 ARK is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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