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A8 VHR

2013 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,852 mi
Last recorded173,852 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 173,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 167,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 163,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,389 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 45,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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A8 VHR is a 2013 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A8 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 VHR registered?

A8 VHR is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is A8 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VHR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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