2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CU13 CVE

The 2013 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following a clean pass at 85,189 miles on 1 April 2026, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. No defects, advisories, or mechanical faults appear on any test entry, and the most recent examination cleared the vehicle without issue. Mileage accumulation sits at a modest 6,553 miles per year against the vehicle's thirteen-year life, reflecting light use. The records show 84,510 miles on 28 March 2022, 84,834 miles by 20 April 2023, and 85,189 miles at the April 2026 test. A notable gap exists between the 2023 and 2026 entries where roughly 355 miles were covered across three years, suggesting the van stood idle for extended periods. The 2022 and 2023 failures list no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical non-compliance. Given the sparse and clean record, the buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the Transit's age makes underbody rust a latent risk not captured by a pass with no advisories. Standing time between 2023 and 2026 raises the prospect of seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and degraded suspension bushes from prolonged inactivity. A pre-purchase check of the brake discs, exhaust emissions, and fluid condition remains prudent despite the absence of flagged faults. The low annual mileage and clean tests imply reasonable upkeep, but the long dormancy warrants verification that consumables have not deteriorated through disuse.