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AB04 CGB

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,703 mi
Last recorded217,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 CGB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 217,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 212,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 199,841 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on, pads are ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear mounting bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 199,841 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator light on, pads are ok

Creaking from steering heard during lock to lock application

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear mounting bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 173,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 150,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,589 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,705 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 89,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,521 miles

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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AB04 CGB is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AB04 CGB, 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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What year was AB04 CGB registered?

AB04 CGB is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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The MOT history for AB04 CGB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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