2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Transit MOT pass rate and common faults

19,837 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working10.9%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    956 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.0%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Brakes21.3%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Ford Transit?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2013 Ford Transit cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,837 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Transit?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Transit reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).