2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CU13 AVW

The 5 June 2026 MOT at 94,350 miles was recorded as passed, yet the tester flagged a near‑side registration lamp that threw direct white light, an off‑side front brake pipe corroded and covered in grease, and rear brake discs that were worn, pitted and scored but not seriously weakened, together with ineffective near‑side and off‑side windscreen wipers and a binding rear service brake. These recurring defects show a worsening maintenance trend rather than improvement, as the same brake‑pipe corrosion and disc wear have appeared in every test since 2020. Mileage has risen from 72,701 miles in January 2020 to 94,350 miles in June 2026, an increase of 21,649 miles over 6½ years, or roughly 3,324 miles per year, which exceeds the average annual mileage for a 13‑year‑old Transit. The most pronounced jump occurred between the 2021 test at 81,102 miles and the 2022 test at 85,428 miles, a 4,326‑mile rise in a single year, suggesting intensified use and possibly deferred maintenance. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear brake pipes for corrosion and greasing, verify that the rear service brake moves freely and that the parking brake meets the required efficiency, examine the rear discs for deep pitting or structural weakness, test the wiper blades and arms for proper clearing, and check all registration and headlamp lamps for correct illumination. A visual assessment of the chassis and suspension bushes for rust or wear is advisable, given the repeated corrosion findings and the vehicle’s age.