2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YN13 HKP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 88,450 miles passed, it highlighted advisories for both rear inner tyres reaching the legal wear limit. This suggests a lapse in basic consumable upkeep following a clean test in February 2025. The trend shows an improvement after a major failure in early 2024, yet the recurrence of mechanical issues indicates that the owner only addresses faults once they cause a failure. The recorded mileage of 88,450 miles over 13 years reflects an average usage of approximately 6,800 miles per annum, which is consistent with a light vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent progression, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between February 2025 and February 2026, and another 8,000 miles in the year leading up to the February 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The 2024 failure highlighted significant issues, including worn front brake discs, low efficiency, and corroded brake pipes obscured in grease. While these were repaired, the repeated mention of brake pipe corrosion back to 2023 suggests ongoing environmental degradation of the hydraulic lines. The previous failure of the offside front wheel bearing and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage in 2024 also means the suspension geometry should be checked for remaining play or noise. Furthermore, the previously inoperative engine management light reported in 2024 requires verification that the electronics and engine management system are fully functional and not masking current faults.