2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SH13 XRW

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 1 December 2025 at 127,656 miles with no recorded defects. After a comprehensive failure on 28 November 2024, the subsequent test on 11 December 2024 showed only minor advisory items, and the 2025 pass indicates that the earlier faults have been remedied and the maintenance trend is now stabilising. Mileage averages roughly 9,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2013 model. The record shows a modest increase of 670 miles between the 2024‑12‑11 and 2025‑12‑01 tests, suggesting limited use in the last year. Earlier mileage jumps are more pronounced: from 56,536 miles in September 2016 to 93,437 miles in September 2017, an increase of nearly 37,000 miles in twelve months, indicating a period of higher utilisation. No large gaps in testing are evident, and the MOT dates are regularly spaced, implying consistent annual inspections. A prospective buyer should focus on the front suspension arm bushings, which have been flagged repeatedly (2024‑12‑11, 2019‑03‑14, 2017‑09‑20) for wear, and verify that the anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover now seals properly. Brake system components merit close inspection: multiple instances of excessive corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (2024‑11‑28, 2019‑03‑14) and thin rear pads (2019‑03‑15) suggest the need to confirm pipe integrity and pad thickness. The rear tyre noted as slightly damaged or cracking in both 2024 tests should be examined for tread depth and sidewall condition. Lighting faults were numerous in the 2024‑11‑28 failure, so all headlamps, fog lamps, repeaters, and the horn must be tested for operation. Finally, a visual check for any emerging rust on the chassis or suspension mounting points will confirm that the earlier corrosion issues have not progressed.