2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CE13 XPS

The 2013 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 21 November 2025 at 228,748 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is broadly stable rather than improving, with several persistent defects carrying over across multiple tests. The tester flagged corroded rear lower brake pipes covered in grease or other material on every recorded test from November 2023 through November 2025, indicating this issue has been monitored but never fully rectified. Rear brake hose ferrule corrosion and fluctuating rear service brake performance also appeared in both 2025 tests. The November 2025 failure identified an excessively worn prop shaft bearing towards the front, along with multiple lighting defects and an offside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was neglected between the two visits that month. The vehicle has covered 228,748 miles over roughly thirteen years, averaging approximately 17,596 miles per year, which is high for a commercial van of this age. The mileage progression shows 195,251 miles in November 2023, 214,896 miles in November 2024, and 228,748 miles in November 2025, representing an increase of 19,645 miles in the final twelve-month period alone. This accelerating rate of accumulation points to sustained heavy use in the most recent year, placing additional stress on an already high-mileage drivetrain and chassis. The MOT record itself is consistent, with annual tests conducted each November, leaving no significant gaps in the documented history. A buyer should pay close attention to the structural corrosion that has been repeatedly flagged. Both outer sills were noted as holed in places in November 2024, with the caveat that structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at that time, but the condition warrants a thorough inspection to establish whether the corrosion has progressed to the point of requiring welding or panel replacement. The rear lower brake pipes and hoses demand immediate attention given their recurring corrosion advisories, and the rear braking system should be assessed for uneven wear or binding calipers. The excessively worn prop shaft bearing flagged in the November 2025 failure is a mechanical concern that could worsen rapidly under continued high-mileage use. Suspension components, including the front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers and inner suspension bushes, showed deterioration in 2024 and should be checked for play or perishing. Finally, the repeated lighting and electrical defects, combined with the worn tyre, suggest the previous owner treated MOT compliance reactively rather than proactively, so a comprehensive mechanical inspection is strongly advised before purchase.