2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SD63 AEM

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2024-12-09 passed without defects, but the preceding test on 2024-11-25 failed—despite identical mileage—indicating a procedural or administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical trend. The absence of recurring advisories or defects across all prior tests suggests no persistent issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or structural corrosion. However, the November 2024 failure raises caution: either the tester overlooked a minor fault or the vehicle was temporarily out of service. The 2023 and earlier tests show consistent compliance, but the 2024 gap between tests (just 26 days) implies either a rushed inspection or a vehicle that was recently acquired and required immediate testing. The recorded mileage of 173,040 miles over 13 years equates to approximately 13,300 miles annually, which is unusually high for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 154,076 miles in November 2022 to 166,520 miles in December 2023—a 12,444-mile increase in under a year—suggests either intensive commercial use or prolonged periods of high-mileage operation. There are no gaps longer than 12 months between tests, which may indicate the vehicle was either continuously in service or regularly monitored. This pattern implies accelerated wear on consumables like tyres, brake discs, and suspension components, though no failures were recorded for these areas in the MOT history. Given the lack of advisories or defects, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear items not covered by MOT standards, such as the condition of rear wheel bearings (often overlooked in light vans), the integrity of exhaust mounting brackets (common failure points at this mileage), and the state of the differential or transfer case if equipped. The suspension should be checked for uneven wear on bushes or cracked coil springs, particularly at the rear where binding calipers are more likely to develop. Corrosion should be scrutinised around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as these areas are critical for structural integrity. The absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee these components are sound, and visual inspection or a basic lift-off check would be prudent.