2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NJ62 KZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of structural and braking system degradation. While it passed the most recent test in January 2026 at 142,935 miles, the record notes corroded brake pipes covered in grease. This follows a significant failure in January 2025 where the vehicle was deemed unsafe due to excessive structural corrosion on the sill mounting areas. Although the immediate failures were rectified, the recurring presence of corrosion suggests an environment or condition that accelerates oxidation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 4,114 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 2,651 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026. This regular interval indicates the vehicle has not been sitting for long periods, which generally helps keep components moving, but the high mileage relative to the age places significant wear on the suspension and chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the structural corrosion noted in 2025 has been properly treated rather than merely masked over. The tester flagged play in the nearside front and offside rear ball joints in early 2025, which should be re-checked for ongoing wear or failure. Additionally, the repeated mentions of corroded brake pipes and failing hose ferrules across multiple tests indicate that the braking system is reaching the end of its functional life and will likely require further replacement to prevent future failures.