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AF13 GVL

2013 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,884 mi
Last recorded241,884 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 GVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 241,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 221,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 248,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 247,994 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 232,807 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear parts) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 232,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear parts) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 211,607 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 174,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 174,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy brake hose too abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 149,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,004 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,413 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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AF13 GVL is a 2013 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF13 GVL, 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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AF13 GVL is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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