2013 Ford Transit Custom 290 LTD E-Tech Heavy oil · LN13 OXZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test with no recorded defects on March 6, 2025 at 130,367 miles. This pass followed a curious failure just the previous day at a negligible mileage increase (130,352 miles) which also listed no defects. This specific anomaly suggests a potential administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately, but the overall trend shows a consistent clean record over the last several years. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical commercial use for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump in usage recorded between November 2021 (74,950 miles) and September 2023 (117,250 miles), where the vehicle covered over 42,000 miles in under twenty-two months. Since then, the vehicle has added another 13,000 miles to the March 2025 test. This indicates a period of high-intensity operation which typically places accelerated stress on the diesel drivetrain components and suspension assembly. While the history is clean of recurring advisories, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity common to Ford Transits of this era. The buyer should specifically check for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as rust often accumulates undetected before becoming a failure. Given the high-mile interval, evaluating the condition of the suspension bushes and the state of the brake lines is vital, as these components frequently show significant wear under heavy-duty usage cycles.