2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SN13 AEJ

The Ford Transit presents a current roadworthy status following the September 2024 test at 102,836 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes. The vehicle failed on 23 August 2024 at 102,834 miles and again on 30 September 2022 at 102,459 miles, yet in both instances the subsequent retests logged no defects. This suggests administrative or minor pre-test issues rather than progressive mechanical decline, but the repeated fail-pass cycle within days warrants scrutiny of what the tester originally queried. Mileage data indicates exceptionally low annual use for a 2013 commercial vehicle. From the September 2021 test at 102,236 miles to the September 2024 pass at 102,836 miles, the van covered just 600 miles across three years. Earlier gaps are undocumented, but the recorded figures show roughly 7,910 miles per year averaged over thirteen years, with the bulk of distance likely accumulated before 2021. Such stagnant mileage implies long periods of standing, which typically accelerates rubber degradation in suspension bushes, coolant hose perish, and brake caliper seizure through lack of use. A buyer should physically inspect the brake calipers and discs for binding or corrosion, given the van's dormant storage pattern and the unexplained 2022 and 2024 failures. The tester flagged no advisories on any pass, so no outstanding wear items like tyre tread, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns appear in the official record. Verify the absence of hidden structural rust beneath the chassis and wheel arches, as MOT cleanliness on a low-use Transit often masks moisture trapped during idle periods. Given the sparse, clean history with no recorded defects beyond the two anomalous failures, the vehicle reads as lightly stressed mechanically. Confirm the 2024 failure cause with the testing station, as the DVSA entry shows no defects cited on either fail date, an irregularity worth clarifying before purchase.