2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · KV13 FVT

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of deferred maintenance. While the Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT in February 2024 at 188,726 miles, this followed an immediate failure involving multiple safety-critical-related defects. The history shows a pattern where the owner only addresses faults after a test failure, rather than performing preventative servicing. This reactive approach suggests ongoing neglect of the vehicle's mechanical integrity and consumable components. At 13 years old with 188,726 miles, this Transit has covered a high average of approximately 14,500 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2024, the vehicle covered 38,059 miles, indicating intensive heavy-duty or commercial use which places significant strain on the drivetrain and suspension assemblies. The most recent recorded test is now over two years old, meaning the vehicle has operated significantly without an official safety check, increasing the risk of undetected deterioration in the components already flagged as showing wear in previous years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record consistently flags issues with anti-roll bar pins, ball joints, and rack ends. The recurring reports of play in these components and deteriorated dust covers suggest the steering and stability-related hardware are nearing the end of their functional life. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the tester noted pitted and scored discs across multiple years in 2022, 2023, and 2024, coinciding with low parking brake efficiency noted in 2023. Final attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis, which is common for high-mileage vans exposed to the elements. Given the history of failing on exposed tyre cords and thin pads in 2023, the current state of all rubber and friction components is likely degraded. The persistent presence of a damaged windscreen and defective wiper blades further indicates that basic maintenance items are only replaced when legally forced by a test failure.