2013 Ford Transit 155 T350 RWD 2.2L Diesel · AF13 OCR

A high-mileage commercial pattern dominates this Ford Transit's roadworthiness record, with the vehicle demonstrating a track record of passing tests but recurring defects in areas associated with heavy use, particularly around braking, exhaust and tyres. Across seven recorded tests since 2020, two failures and three advisories have been logged, suggesting that while the vehicle generally passes, the underlying wear continues to produce issues at the margins. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the prior 2024 test was similarly clean, indicating a stable roadworthy condition in the short term. However, the 2023 cycle shows both a failure and a subsequent pass with advisory, pointing to repairs that addressed exhaust integrity and lighting but did not fully resolve tyre wear concerns. With 287,563 miles recorded over approximately 13 years, this Transit averages around 22,120 miles annually, a notably high accumulation rate consistent with sustained commercial or fleet deployment. The mileage progression between tests generally reflects steady use rather than extended standing periods, with no evidence of multi-year lay-ups. Such a usage profile carries predictable mechanical implications: brake components, suspension consumables, drivetrain bearings and clutch-related assemblies typically face accelerated wear on Transits operating at this intensity, particularly given the rear-wheel-drive configuration and the T350 gross vehicle weight rating. For a prospective buyer, the specific defects recorded warrant focused inspection on those exact systems. The 2021 failure flagged a leaking rear offside brake caliper, so on inspection the rear caliper should be checked for signs of fluid weepage, seized slide pins or binding action, and the corresponding brake pipe and flexi-hose should be examined for corrosion or cracking. The 2023 exhaust failure for a leaking system, combined with the advisory for a damaged tailpipe, suggests that exhaust joints, mounting rubbers and the DPF (where fitted) merit close attention, with the buyer listening for blowing or ticking noises from underneath during cold-start and at idle. The persistent inner shoulder tyre wear on the offside rear axle two indicates a likely geometry or load-distribution issue, so a check of rear wheel alignment, tracking, suspension bushes and any uneven spring sag would be sensible, along with monitoring for premature and uneven tyre consumption going forward. Finally, the lighting minor from 2023 reinforces a standard pre-purchase check of all obligatory lamps, numberplate illumination and lens condition.