2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YR13 OVF

The December 2021 MOT at 156,958 miles shows a pass with advisories for worn brake discs and a corroded brake pipe, but that test followed a failure only five days earlier that included a fractured offside rear leaf spring. This indicates a vehicle whose condition deteriorated sharply from a clean pass in January 2021, a trend that is clearly worsening. The brake disc scoring and pipe corrosion, flagged across multiple tests, suggest a braking system that has not seen timely renewal. The lack of any MOT record after December 2021 leaves a gap of over four years, meaning the current roadworthiness is undocumented and cannot be assumed. The recorded mileage of 156,958 miles on a 2013 Transit equates to roughly 12,074 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial vehicle. Between the July 2019 test at 129,688 miles and the January 2021 test at 150,016 miles, the van covered over 20,000 miles in 18 months, pointing to sustained heavy use. The mileage then increased by only about 6,900 miles over the next 11 months to the December 2021 test, which may reflect a change in usage or the onset of the suspension defect that grounded the vehicle. A buyer must concentrate on the rear suspension, as the December 2021 failure included a fractured leaf spring front eye, a structurally critical fault. The brake discs have a history of scoring, the front brake pipe was corroded, and the anti-roll bar bushes were worn in 2019. The hub seals showed oil mist in the same year, so look for active leaks. The recurring lighting and wiper faults suggest electrical upkeep was neglected. Without a current MOT, a thorough professional inspection is essential to confirm whether the serious faults have been properly repaired and the van is safe to return to the road.