2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AJ62 BVG

The 2013 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 6 June 2025 at 195,822 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests in May 2024 at 194,187 miles and April 2023 at 190,050 miles also passed cleanly. The upkeep appears consistent across the last three years, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. At roughly 13 years old the van shows 195,822 recorded miles, an average of about 15,063 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained commercial use. Mileage moved from 184,823 in April 2022 to 190,050 in April 2023, then 194,187 in May 2024 and 195,822 by June 2025, a gradual annual climb with no sudden jumps. The only blemish is a failed test on 19 April 2023 at 190,046 miles, reversed two days later at 190,046 miles with no defects listed, suggesting a possible administrative or presentational issue rather than a mechanical defect. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should still verify in person the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, since high annual mileage accelerates wear on these items even when tests show no advisories. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion should be inspected, as Transits of this era commonly suffer chassis rust unseen in a lift-free test lane. The absence of recurring faults indicates the previous owner kept basic maintenance current, but the 2023 fail with no defect logged warrants a check of the original refusal reason. Budget for consumables such as tyres and wiper blades given the mileage, and commission a pre-purchase inspection before purchase.