2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LG63 WCU

The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 November 2025 at 199,713 miles, resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged slight play in the nearside front lower suspension ball joint. That advisory is new compared to the previous clean bill of health in November 2023. Looking back across the full record, the maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a gradual shift from a defect-free baseline toward accumulating wear items. The 2024 test brought advisories on a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a corroded rear brake pipe, while the 2022 test recorded four separate advisories covering all four brake pipes and both front and rear tyre edges worn close to the legal limit. None of these defects have escalated into outright failures, yet the pattern suggests wear is accumulating across the braking and suspension systems without obvious evidence of systematic correction between tests. At roughly 15,363 miles per year, this Transit sits at the higher end of annual use for a thirteen-year-old commercial vehicle. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps. Between November 2021 and November 2022, the van covered around 11,300 miles, then approximately 12,600 miles in the following year, and about 11,400 miles in the year after that. The final recorded interval, from November 2024 to November 2025, shows only 3,480 miles added, which may indicate reduced use or a period of lighter duty in the most recent year. The record is complete and continuous, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's working life. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking system during any in-person inspection. The recurring advisories on suspension bushes, the ball joint, and multiple corroded brake pipes point to components that have been monitored rather than replaced. Corrosion on brake lines, especially where grease or other material is masking the condition, can hide deeper pitting that compromises structural integrity under pressure. The front tyres wearing unevenly on their edges in 2022 also hints at possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may still be present. Underneath, check the chassis rails, outriggers, and cab mounts for corrosion, as high-mileage Transits used commercially often show early signs of surface rust or perforation in these load-bearing areas. While the van has consistently passed its MOT, the advisories reveal a vehicle that is wearing steadily rather than being proactively refreshed.