2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FH62 FOD

A clean MOT history with no advisories recorded across the most recent tests presents this 2013 Ford Transit as a vehicle with an unblemished official roadworthiness record, though the brevity of the dataset warrants measured confidence. The most recent assessment on 7 November 2025 was passed with no defects recorded, following another clean pass in February 2024 and a further pass in February 2023. The single failure recorded on 7 February 2023 is notable only for what it does not show: no defects were entered against the vehicle, suggesting either an administrative refusal to test or a category that does not generate recorded advisory or failure items. This is atypical, and any prospective buyer should request the actual fail sheet from the testing station or check the DVSA database directly to confirm the reason for refusal. Subsequent tests in February 2023 and through to 2025 demonstrate a stable, compliant presentation at annual inspection, with no recurring component flags across four test entries. With 109,512 miles accumulated over roughly thirteen years, this Transit averages around 8,424 miles per year, which is consistent with light commercial use patterns for a vehicle of this age and sector. There are no significant gaps in the testing history or unusual mileage jumps between recorded tests, indicating a vehicle that has likely been in steady operational service rather than left standing for prolonged periods or subjected to sporadic heavy use. For a working van of this vintage, this kind of consistent annual mileage tends to keep components like the clutch, turbocharger, and dual-mass flywheel within reasonable wear expectations, although the underlying odometer reading should still be cross-checked against service records to confirm there has been no clocking or dashboard replacement. The lack of recorded defects does not, of course, mean the vehicle is mechanically perfect; MOT testing is a point-in-time roadworthiness check rather than a comprehensive mechanical survey. Given the absence of specific advisories in the MOT record, buyer guidance must shift toward the typical wear items expected on a high-mileage Transit of this generation. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, as Transit front wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and bushes are known to wear progressively and can produce clonking noises over speed humps and uneven surfaces even when not yet at MOT failure thresholds. Steering play, vague on-centre feel, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle would suggest these components are nearing replacement. The rear leaf spring bushes and shackles should also be inspected for cracking or sagging, as a laden commercial platform places significant stress on these mounts. Brake system evaluation is equally important, and although no brake-related advisories have been recorded, the discs and pads should be physically measured for remaining friction material and minimum disc thickness. Binding calipers, often detectable as a pulling sensation under braking or excessive heat from one wheel after driving, are a known issue on Transits of this era. Listen for any knocking from the engine or transmission on cold start and during part-throttle driving, as the 2.2 TDCi diesel is known for dual-mass flywheel rattle and injector wear at this mileage. Inspect the underside for any oil misting around the turbo, cam cover, and sump, and check for corrosion on the brake pipes, fuel lines, and subframe mounting points, as these are areas where surface rust can progress between MOT tests without yet reaching advisory level. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist, including a borescope examination of the cylinder bores via the glow plug ports and a compression test, would provide meaningful reassurance beyond the MOT certificate alone.