2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SF13 PMY

The 2013 Ford Transit presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 170,373 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that indicates the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that point. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures recorded across the entire history. The only anomalies are two tests with no defects recorded, one pass and one fail, which typically indicates a test aborted or not fully completed rather than a mechanical fault. There is no evidence of worsening or unresolved issues. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, heavy commercial use. Between the 2023 test on 18 April at 132,245 miles and the 2024 test on 20 June at 153,136 miles, the vehicle covered 20,891 miles in just over twelve months. That is a sharp acceleration from the earlier pattern of roughly 10,000 miles per year between 2023 tests. The jump from 153,136 miles in June 2024 to 170,373 miles by July 2025 adds another 17,237 miles in thirteen months, confirming the vehicle has been worked hard and consistently. This is well above the typical annual average of around 13,106 miles for a vehicle of this age, and the intensity of use has increased noticeably in the last two years. Despite the heavy mileage, the complete absence of advisories or failures across all recorded tests is a strong positive indicator. High-mileage Transits of this era commonly present with wear items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust components flagged during inspection, yet none have appeared here. The braking system, steering, structural integrity, and emissions have all remained within acceptable tolerances under DVSA testing conditions. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas most stressed by sustained commercial workload. Check the chassis and load floor for corrosion or cracking, inspect the rear suspension for sag or worn bushes given the likely payload history, and examine the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration. The clutch, gearbox, and drivetrain deserve close attention at this mileage, as does the condition of the brake pads and discs despite the clean MOT record. A test drive under load, ideally with weight in the rear, will reveal any issues that a static inspection might miss.