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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LG13 BDUMOT history

LG13 BDU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LG13 BDU blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
102,310 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 BDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 May 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 BDU was last recorded at 102,310 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 18,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,556 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
18,754 miles
Average per year
10,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,310 miles
  • 2024 – 83,556 miles
  • 2023 – 63,391 miles
  • 2022 – 44,370 miles
  • 2021 – 38,668 miles
  • 2020 – 31,172 miles
  • 2019 – 25,660 miles
  • 2018 – 20,461 miles
  • 2017 – 16,320 miles
  • 2016 – 12,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,310 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    379973763594
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail102,310 miles (+18,754)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    427807336088
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,556 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    596244070867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail83,556 miles (+20,165)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    496826571893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass63,391 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    280601192001
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail63,391 miles (+19,021)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    603230537223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass44,370 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    908625977290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,364 miles (+5,696)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    467351224642
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,668 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    38,668 miles
    Test number
    495862073509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,172 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    476264951729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass25,660 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    203304406550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,659 miles (+5,198)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    836278979153
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light bulb inoperative
  13. Pass20,461 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,461 miles
    Test number
    758435614023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,455 miles (+4,135)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,455 miles
    Test number
    449099132065
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
  15. Pass16,320 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,320 miles
    Test number
    351803538662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,317 miles (+3,839)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    965486807250
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass12,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,478 miles
    Test number
    790710840819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 BDU

Does LG13 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 BDU expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 BDU?
The MOT on LG13 BDU expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 BDU done?
LG13 BDU was recorded at 102,310 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 10,218 miles a year.
Has LG13 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 BDU has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 BDU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 BDU find?
LG13 BDU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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