2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AH10 AHE

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent passed MOT on 25 February 2026 at 162,068 miles recording no defects. The test history shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the full five-year span. A failed test logged on the same date at identical mileage but with no defects recorded suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle then passed later that day. Mileage stands at 162,068 against a nine-year age, averaging roughly 18,008 miles per year which is high for a light commercial vehicle. The records show 130,356 miles at the June 2022 test, rising to 145,230 by July 2023 and 161,756 by July 2024. Accumulation then slowed sharply with only 312 miles added between July 2024 and February 2026, implying the van stood largely idle or covered minimal local distance in that eighteen-month window. The clean pass sheet at every stage indicates previous owners kept basic statutory testing current without deferred examinations. Given the sparse and clean record, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high lifetime mileage and prolonged recent standing which can encourage corrosion and seized calipers. Drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions hardware warrant hands-on checks despite no tester flags. Structural integrity underneath should be examined for rust where road salt exposure occurred during the idle period.