The Ford Transit has been voted the UK's favourite used large van at the 2013 Commercial Motor Used Truck of the Year Awards.

Claiming victory in the 3.5-tonne van category, the Transit was praised by judges for its practicality, the strength of the manufacturer's repair and service network and its low cost of ownership.

Now in its 47th year as the UK's commercial vehicle market leader, the model continues to prove attractive to buyers as they see the Transit as a brand they can trust.

Will Shiers, editor of Commercial Motor, commented: "The Transit has been the nation's favourite for the better part of half a century now, not only when new, but on the used market too. The van has defined the sector."

He added buyers know exactly what they will get when purchasing a Transit and this level of trust is something consumers respond extremely well to.

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