2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MM62 KHX

The vehicle holds a valid MOT pass issued on 31 January 2026 at 142,779 miles, though the pass was not clean. A failure just seven days earlier on 24 January 2026 at 142,751 miles flagged a power steering malfunction with an empty fluid reservoir, a complete parking brake efficiency failure, inoperative lamps, and restricted rear brake rod movement. These were rectified before the successful retest, yet the pass certificate still carries multiple active advisories. The maintenance trend is mixed. The owner appears to address immediate MOT failures promptly, but recurring steering rack inner joint play and corroded brake pipework suggest underlying wear is being managed rather than permanently resolved. The vehicle is not deteriorating rapidly, but it is not in consistently strong mechanical health either. The mileage progression indicates this van has been used steadily rather than sitting idle. Between the October 2023 pass at 117,539 miles and the October 2024 test at 125,759 miles, the vehicle covered 8,220 miles in twelve months. From October 2024 to January 2026, it added a further 17,020 miles over approximately fifteen months, equating to roughly 11,350 miles per year. This is consistent with the vehicle's age-related average of around 10,983 miles per year and points to sustained commercial or high-frequency private use. The mileage record is continuous with no suspicious gaps, supporting the view of a regularly driven work vehicle rather than a clocked or long-term stored unit. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system. Both the January 2026 pass and the January 2026 failure flagged corroded rear and central brake pipes covered in grease or other material, and the 2024 failure recorded worn rear brake discs and pads below 1.5 millimetre thickness. This pattern points to a braking system that has seen repeated attention but may still carry corrosion risk on hidden pipework, particularly at the rear axle and along the central run. The parking brake efficiency failure in January 2026 further warrants a physical check of the handbrake linkage, rear caliper mechanisms, and cable condition. Suspension and steering also demand inspection. Play in both nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints has appeared across multiple tests, and the offside front track rod end ball joint has shown slight play since at least January 2026. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint was flagged in October 2024. These are not catastrophic failures, but combined they indicate steering and front-end wear that will likely need addressing if not already replaced. The power steering fluid reservoir was empty at the January 2026 failure, so the rack, pump, and all hydraulic connections should be checked for leaks, not just topped up. The exhaust system has shown minor gas leaks in both 2024 and 2026, with a noted small blow from the front flexi pipe in 2023.