2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LS13 VDM

The most recent MOT on 10 April 2026 at 87,522 miles ended in a failure, yet the tester noted no defects. Before that, the vehicle passed tests on 10 June 2024 at 81,077 miles and on 22 May 2023 at 74,483 miles, with no defects recorded in either. The earlier test on 22 May 2023 at 74,475 miles also failed, again without any defects listed. Overall, the pattern shows two passes followed by two failures, indicating a recent deterioration in roadworthiness despite the absence of recorded fault details. Mileage rose from 66,108 miles on 23 May 2022 to 87,522 miles on 10 April 2026, an increase of about 21,400 miles over roughly three years and eleven months. This averages close to 6,300 miles per year, which aligns with the earlier estimate of typical use for a thirteen‑year‑old van. There are no large gaps in the testing record; the intervals are roughly twelve months apart, suggesting consistent annual presentation for MOT. Because the MOT sheets do not itemise any faults, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to areas that commonly cause silent failures, such as brake binding, worn suspension bushes, and corrosion on load‑bearing sections. Checking the condition of the front and rear coil springs, the state of the brake discs and pads, and looking for any signs of rust on the chassis rails or wheel arches will help uncover issues that the testers did not flag. It is also wise to verify tyre tread depth and ensure all lights function correctly, as these items are often overlooked when no defects are recorded.