2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FR13 FPE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in June 2025 at 96,790 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of successful testing in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the mechanical condition remains maintained to a consistent standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,445 miles per annum. Between the 2022 test at 77,707 miles and the 2025 test at 96,790 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 19,000 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. The brief failure in May 2023 at 82,840 miles was followed immediately by a pass just two days later at the same mileage, suggesting a minor issue that was rectified promptly rather than a sign of mechanical neglect. Despite the lack of recurring advisories in the record, a buyer should focus their inspection on common wear points for a Transit Connect of this era. The low annual mileage can sometimes lead to rubber-based components degrading due to age, so checking the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking is essential. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough inspection of the sills and structural arches for corrosion is required, as these are areas where hidden rust often begins to manifest regardless of mileage.