2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · VR53 CUE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 31 August 2024 at 115,215 miles with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test just one week prior to that pass, the immediate rectification suggests the owner is proactive in addressing mechanical failures to maintain legal roadworthy status. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three successful tests indicates that the vehicle currently operates in a sound condition regarding the components inspected by the tester. At 13 years of age, the recorded mileage of 115,215 miles represents an annual average of approximately 8,863 miles, which aligns well with typical usage for a commercial Ford Transit. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with 13,721 miles covered between January 2021 and January 2022, and another 9,386 miles between January 2022 and August 2024. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of seals and the corrosion of braking components. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as these are common areas for corrosion on older Transit commercial vehicles. Although the MOT history is clean of advisories, the buyer should verify suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of premature wear, which often manifest at this mileage. Given the failures in 2022 and 2024, a thorough check of the brake system and exhaust mounting is advisable to ensure that the repairs made remain robust and continue to perform without play.