2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YR13 YRA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in August 2025 at 63,536 miles passed with advisories for corroded offside front brake pipe and a directed registration plate lamp. While the vehicle passed its last two tests, the failure in August 2024 due to multiple electrical faults and physical damage indicates that the previous owner only addressed defects once they resulted in an MOT failure. At 63,536 miles over 13 years, this Ford Transit has covered significantly low mileage, averaging under 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, moving from 49,397 miles in August 2023 to 63,536 miles in 2025. However, low mileage often masks age-related degradation, as evidenced by the August 2022 advisory for perishing rear tyres at 45,173 miles, suggesting the vehicle may have sat for long periods or undergone very short trips. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the nearside outer sill which was flagged for corrosion in 2023. Corrosion in the sills often progresses into the chassis structure of Transits if not treated. Additionally, the corroded offside front brake pipe noted in 2025 requires a close look to ensure the rust is not structural or beyond the surface level. Given the history of electrical failures involving lamps and washers in 2024, the entire wiring loom and lighting system should be tested to ensure no further intermittent faults remain.