2013 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YT13 FZW

The 2013 Ford Transit holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 24 September 2025 at 99,402 miles, which remains current through to 24 September 2026. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable, though not without recurring minor faults. The most recent test saw the vehicle fail initially on a stop lamp before passing on the same day, with advisories for thin rear brake pads, a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, a chipped windscreen, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. None of these items point to a serious structural or mechanical failure, but the pattern of low-level advisories has persisted across multiple tests. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the August 2023 pass at 82,243 miles and the August 2024 test at 88,213 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles in twelve months. From August 2024 to September 2025, it added approximately 11,200 miles, indicating a notable uptick in use during the most recent year. At 99,402 miles over thirteen years, the annual average sits around 7,646 miles, which is typical for a working light commercial vehicle. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or rapid drops that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged storage. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The nearside front suspension arm pin or bush has been flagged as worn in the September 2025 test, and while the tester noted no excessive movement at that point, worn bushes on a 13-year-old van of this mileage often precede deterioration in the opposite side or the rear bushes. Check for play in the front track rod ends and drop link joints, and inspect the coil springs for sag or cracking. Brake wear has appeared repeatedly in the record. Front pads were below 1.5 mm in August 2024, and rear pads were wearing thin by September 2025. Examine the condition of the front and rear brake discs for lipping and scoring, and check the rear calipers for any sign of binding, a common issue on Transits that can accelerate pad wear. The stop lamp fault from the September 2025 failure was rectified on the same day, but a quick function check of all exterior lamps is still worthwhile. The windscreen has been flagged as damaged in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, with the damage noted as not affecting the driver's view at the time. On a vehicle of this age, stone chips and small cracks can spread, so inspect the screen carefully for any new damage extending into the swept area. The registration plate lamp fault was also minor and fixed, but it is worth confirming all number plate illuminators are operational. Overall, the record suggests a van that has been used regularly and maintained to a functional standard, with no major structural corrosion or engine-related failures documented. The recurring advisories are typical for the age and mileage, but they do indicate that routine mechanical components are approaching the point where closer monitoring or preventive replacement may be needed.