2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LG63 WCD

The 2013 Ford Transit presents a stable but aging mechanical profile, passing its most recent MOT on 12 April 2022 at 134,488 miles with three minor advisories. The maintenance trend over the past five years is broadly consistent, with no escalating structural failures or recurring safety-critical defects. The vehicle has not been retested since April 2022, meaning its current roadworthiness status is now over four years out of date, and any deterioration since that date remains unrecorded. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a commercial van of this age. Between the January 2019 test at 107,417 miles and the April 2022 test at 134,488 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 27,000 miles across three years, averaging around 9,000 miles annually. This sits comfortably within the expected range for a working Transit and suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing. The record is complete with no significant gaps in testing continuity, though the absence of any test since April 2022 raises the possibility the vehicle has been sitting unused or has been on the road without a valid certificate. The advisories flagged in April 2022 warrant close physical inspection. A slight play or roughness in the offside front wheel bearing at 134,488 miles suggests early wear that may have progressed to a noticeable whine or vibration if the van has been driven since. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit with edge wear and sidewall damage on the offside, indicating possible tracking misalignment or repeated underinflation. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs for wear, along with the condition of the front brake discs, which were flagged as worn back in October 2017 and may have been replaced since, though no record confirms this. The October 2017 test also recorded a missing nearside rear bump stop and a nail in the nearside front tyre. A missing bump stop can lead to harsh bottoming and accelerated wear on rear shock absorbers and mountings, so the rear suspension should be checked for sag, oil leaks from the dampers, and corrosion on the chassis around the spring seats. Given the van’s age and commercial duty cycle, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around cross-members, outriggers, and sill seams, is strongly advised before purchase.