2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YP63 LSX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 12 November 2025 at 142,830 miles, yet the mechanical trend is clearly worsening. Although the 2024 test resulted in a clean pass following repairs, the 2025 inspection recorded serious defects including a severely deteriorated constant velocity boot and corroded front brake pipes. The failure to address the steering rack play noted in the 2023 pass, which escalated to a defect in 2025, indicates a pattern of deferred maintenance on critical steering components. Usage has been consistent and heavy for a commercial vehicle of this age. Between November 2023 and November 2025, the Transit accumulated approximately 21,690 miles, averaging over 10,000 miles annually. This high mileage accelerates wear on consumables, and the odometer progression aligns logically between tests, confirming the recorded 142,830 miles is genuine. The vehicle is clearly a workhorse rather than a lightly used unit. A pre-purchase inspection must focus on the underbody braking system and front drivetrain. The tester flagged corroded brake pipes covered in grease in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting a persistent corrosion issue that likely requires pipe replacement. The offside front inner drive shaft boot was noted as severely deteriorated in 2023 and remained a defect two years later, implying the constant velocity joint has operated unprotected from dirt ingress for an extended period. Additionally, the history of oil leaks and worn suspension bushes points to previous owners performing only the minimum repairs necessary to pass the test.