2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CE13 VLX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 17 May 2025 at 95,497 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a streak of three clean passes since the 2022 failure, suggesting that the current ownership has proactively addressed any emerging mechanical issues to ensure the vehicle meets the minimum legal standards consistently. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per annum. Between April 2024 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 6,219 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage rate rather than long periods of neglect or heavy commercial strain. The gap between the April 2022 failure at 77,296 miles and the subsequent pass shows only one mile of travel, likely a minor issue that was rectified immediately prior to the retest. While the clean MOT record is encouraging, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear on this model at this mileage. At nearly 100,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs often show signs of fatigue that may not trigger an MOT failure until they become critical. Check the underside for corrosion on the brake lines and the exhaust mounting brackets, as the MOT record does not detail the degree of surface rust unless it reaches a structural threshold.