2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · PJ63 WPD

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend showing a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 123,029 miles, it immediately failed that test due to significant parking brake failures and an inoperative mechanism. The persistence of a binding offside rear service brake and an oil leak across multiple testing years suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed when necessary to pass an inspection, rather than addressing underlying wear proactively. At 123,029 miles, this 13-year-old Transit has averaged approximately 9,464 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows steady annual accumulation, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between May 2024 and 2025, and another 7,200 miles in the final year. This consistent use indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often contributes to the gradual degradation of rubber components and corrosion noted in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the rear braking system and suspension, as the record highlights a recurring history of combination brake discs, binding calipers, and failing parking brake mechanisms. The 2025 failure regarding the nearside front lower arm ball joint and the anti-roll bar linkage indicates the front-end suspension is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the corrosion on brake pipes and power fitting hoses noted in 2024 requires a physical inspection to ensure the structural integrity of these lines has not been compromised to the point of imminent failure.