2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SN63 HXK

This 2013 Ford Transit currently holds a valid MOT passed on 25 April 2025 at 129,670 miles, though that same day also produced a failed test. The maintenance trend is mixed and shows a persistent failure pattern around corrosion and minor electrical faults rather than a clean resolution. The tester flagged all brake and clutch pipes corroded on the bulkhead, a slightly damp inner CV boot clip, a cracked offside rear light lens, and a cracked nearside mirror lower lens. The simultaneous fail on the same date recorded an additional nearside front position lamp not working and a fluid leak deemed harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users. These items were rectified between the two tests that day, but the underlying theme of corrosion and deteriorating rubber components runs through the entire history. The vehicle has covered roughly 9,975 miles per year over thirteen years, which is about average for a commercial Transit of this age. The mileage progression shows 113,407 miles in May 2023, 120,605 miles in May 2024, and 129,670 miles by April 2025, indicating consistent annual use of around 7,000 to 9,000 miles in recent years. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the annual test pattern has been broadly regular. The data is clean and consistent, with no suggestion of mileage irregularities. A buyer inspecting this van in person should focus first on the bulkhead area where all brake and clutch pipes were noted as corroded in the April 2025 test. Even though the MOT was passed, bulkhead pipe corrosion on a 2013 vehicle often returns and can compromise braking integrity if left unchecked. The front suspension also warrants close attention. In May 2024 at 120,605 miles, both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. Combined with the severely deteriorated CV boots flagged on both front drive shafts during that same test, the front end has clearly been working hard and may need bush, ball joint, or driveshaft replacement if not already done. The brake warning light illuminated in May 2023 due to cut or broken wires at the nearside front strut area suggests previous damage to the ABS or brake circuit wiring that should be verified as properly repaired. Various brake pipes were noted as corroded and covered in grease or other material across multiple tests in 2023 and 2024, particularly around the centre and rear sections near the fuel tank and rear axle. This pattern points to long-standing underbody corrosion that may require more than patch repairs. The cracked light lenses and mirror glass are minor cosmetic items, but the fluid leak flagged as an environmental hazard in the April 2025 fail should be traced to its source, whether that is a brake line, power steering hose, or gearbox seal. Overall, the record suggests a working van that has been kept on the road but not cosseted, with corrosion and front-end wear being the primary mechanical concerns for any prospective buyer.